Antiviral Drugs

• 12 Mar 2024

Scientists identified potential antiviral drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2, showing promise in preventing or treating future Covid-19 outbreaks.

• Study revealed discovery of antiviral drugs with potential against Covid-19.
• Researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada develop drugs stimulating interferon production.
• Interferon halts virus replication, prevents infected cell spread, and reduces inflammation.
• Existing drugs targeting Wnt/β-catenin pathway show significant reduction in virus levels in lungs.
• Potential for these drugs to serve as first-line treatment against emerging viruses during outbreaks.