Antiviral Drugs

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.