Computer design of synthetic proteins is creating potent, stable antivirals that block infection at least as well as monoclonal antibodies Date: September 9, 2020 Source 1: University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Computer-designed miniproteins have now been shown to protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The […]
Date: September 8, 2020 Source 1: PLOS Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, is not associated with any adverse effects in people who have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a new study. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac,
Researchers identify new possible entry points for SARS-CoV-2 into human bodies Date: September 3, 2020 Source 1: DZNE – German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: An infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 can affect multiple organs. Researchers have investigated cellular factors that could be significant for an infection. They analyzed the activity of
