Discovery of azaleatin as a potential allosteric inhibitor for dengue NS2B-NS3 protease using and studies.

The rise in dengue cases in tropical and sub-tropical areas has become a significant health concern. At present, there is no definitive cure for dengue fever, which underscores the importance of identifying potent inhibitors. Dengue NS2B-NS3 protease is the prime drug target due to its vital function for replication.