Covid19 in VR: Can cannabinoids block SARS-CoV-2 infection

In this video, we explore a recently published study from Oregon State University, in which the authors suggest that some cannabinoids such as CBDA and CBGA can potentially block SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study combines experimental techniques with in silico modeling, and shows how such cannabinoids are potentially able to disrupt the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 spike protein RBD and human ACE2 receptor, thereby blocking viral cell entry and thus preventing infection. Thank you to Asher Brandt, Ph.D candidate at University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Oleg Maryaces, Director and co-founder at Lock & Key Remedies, Brooklyn, NY. References: VanBreemen et al. (2022). Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 and the Emerging Variants. J. Nat. Prod. 2022, 85, 1, 176–184. DOI:  #Antivirals #Covid19 #SARS-COV-2 #Medicinalcannabis #cannabis #cannabinoids #CBD #CBG #CBDA #CBGA #THC #DrugDiscovery #DrugDesign #DrugDevelopment #ComputationalChemistry #MedicinalChemistry #CompChem #MedChem #Chemistry #Biology #StructuralBiology #Virus #Pandemic #Molecules #Pharmaceuticals #Pharma #Biotech #Biotechnology #VirtualReality #VR #Science Nanome is the leader in collaborative structure-based design through virtual reality. Explore the nanoscale like never before and experience a more intuitive way to interact with small molecules and/or protein structures through the latest in visualization technology. Nanome enables global real-time collaboration and we’re working closely with some of the top pharmaceutical research facilities and academic research institutions. Nanome is compatible with the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Get started today by downloading Nanome for free on: Oculus: SteamVR: Viveport To learn more visit: or, follow us on: Twitter & Insta: @nanome_inc Be sure to also check out our blockchain platform, Matryx, which will serve as the backend IP tracking mechanism for Nanome. More info at