Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey cells, a possible first step toward a drug to combat the virus causing COVID-19.

A study published in the scientific journal Molecules this month found that the molecule produced by the jararacussu pit viper inhibited the virus's ability to multiply in monkey cells by 75%.

Basically a curiousity, but neat

  • deadbergeron [he/him,they/them]
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    3 years ago

    Pretty sure this is how Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin started out, "just a curiosity." In 5 months chuds will chartering flights to southern Brazil to try to get bitten by vipers in the forest.