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On Neighborhood Degree Sum-based Topological Indices of Molnupiravir

Shikha Rai(a,b) and Shibsankar Das(a)

(a) Department of Mathematics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.

(b) Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Rajkeeya Model Inter College Girdbaragaon, Aurai, Bhadohi, Pin: 221314, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Abstract:

The discovery of novel drugs is a demanding process. Molecular descriptors used to forecast the biological and physico-chemical properties of chemical structures are investigated as a means to facilitate this procedure. After acquiring the EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) from the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in December 2021, Molnupiravir was advised to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients who were non-hospitalized and were at high risk of advancement to severe illness. In the present study, we examine some neighborhood degree sum-based topological indices of Molnupiravir and represent them graphically in increasing order. The obtained results may help researchers for the advancement of the study of Molnupiravir.

Keywords:

Neighborhood degree sum-based topological index, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Oral antiviral drug, Molnupiravir.

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  • Shikha Rai and Shibsankar Das, On Neighborhood Degree Sum-based Topological Indices of Molnupiravir, Communications in Combinatorics, Cryptography & Computer Science, 2024(2), PP.263–272, 2025
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