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Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Respiratory Syncytial Viral Infection: Its Implications for Prophylactic and Therapeutic Pharmaceuticals.

Xiaowen Liang, Yue Yin, Yuanlong Lin, Shiman Chen, Qi Qian, Jing Yuan, Liuqing Yang, Yang Yang

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Review in MedComm, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Xiaowen LiangSchool of Pharmacy Shenzhen University Medical School Shenzhen University Shenzhen Guangdong China.
Yue YinShenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity Shenzhen Third People's Hospital Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China.
Yuanlong LinShenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity Shenzhen Third People's Hospital Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China.
Shiman ChenShenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity Shenzhen Third People's Hospital Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China.
Qi QianShenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity Shenzhen Third People's Hospital Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China.
Jing YuanShenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity Shenzhen Third People's Hospital Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China.
Liuqing YangSchool of Pharmacy Shenzhen University Medical School Shenzhen University Shenzhen Guangdong China.
Yang YangShenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity Shenzhen Third People's Hospital Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a notorious pathogen that serves as the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) among infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Its widespread prevalence exerts a considerable burden on global healthcare systems and economies, owing to the high rates of hospitalization and the potential for long-term health complications. Significant progress has been achieved in RSV prevention strategies during recent years, with three vaccines currently approved worldwide for active immunization in adults aged 60 years and older, as well as pregnant women. Furthermore, the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab has been approved for the prevention of RSV infections in infants. However, effective antiviral treatments for postinfection cases remain an unmet clinical need. This review comprehensively elaborates the molecular and cellular mechanisms of RSV infection, including viral structure, replication cycle, and pathogenic mechanisms. Meanwhile, we systematically summarize the latest advances in preventive and therapeutic agents and analyze the practical applications and existing limitations of current immunization strategies. Furthermore, we discuss and propose the challenges and future directions in drug development. The review provide insights for developing novel and effective prevention and treatment strategies against RSV infection.

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pathogenic mechanismsprophylactic strategiesrespiratory syncytial virustherapeutic strategies

Identifiers

PMID41030913
PMCPMC12477444

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