Latest research shows that SERPINE1 overexpression has an important role in Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)-associated coagulopathy leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, ways to target this protein remain elusive. In this forum, we discuss recent evidence linking SERPINE1 with COVID-19-related ARDS and summarize the available data on inhibitors of this target.
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