Fig. 2

Schematic summary of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for COVID-19. The focus has been on interdisciplinary approaches of which some techniques such as CRISPR-based, nano-based technologies and AI are used in both diagnostics and therapeutic approaches. Simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus A and B by multiplex RT-PCR and RT-LAMP as well as mass spectrometry-based techniques including matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI-MS), liquid chromatography spectrometry (LC–MS) and gas chromatography spectrometry (GC–MS) were also reviewed in diagnostic approaches. New treatment platforms for neutralizing agents such as mono and poly clonal antibodies, nanobodies and designed ankyrin repeat proteins (DARPines) as well as complementary medicine have been discussed