Some Common Meds Block SARS-CoV-2 Attachment to Cells

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Niclosamide and salinomycin have demonstrated the ability to prevent viral production of SARS-CoV-2 at both low and high doses, while clofazimine was found to be significantly less potent, being 10-fold less effective than the other two drugs. All three compounds effectively inhibited viral replication, suggesting their potential as therapeutic agents against COVID-19. For more detailed information, refer to the open access article on Nature and a more digestible summary available on News Medical.
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Tom.G said:
Open access.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03491-6

A more approachable synopsis at:
https://www.news-medical.net/news/2...ug-blocks-SARS-CoV-2-damage-in-the-lungs.aspx

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