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HTTP:: New Methods to Inhibit Viral Replication Created
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Most viruses that are able to infect the human body, as well as other animals, require living cells in order to replicate and create more viral agents. However, they also need specific chemicals and proteins located inside these cells, without which their replication cycle cannot be started. Researchers have, for instance, identified a protein in hepatitis C-infected livers, which is essential for the survival of the virus. Inhibiting it would essentially starve the pathogen to death, a team of experts say. They also argue that the method could set the basis for revolutionary new ways of fighting all kinds of viruses, e! Science News reports. One major disadvantage of existing antiviral therapies is that they target the viral agents directly. If this is unsuccessful the first time around, then there's a great chance that the pathogen will evolve to become resistant to the drugs. This translates into vast amounts of money and time being poured into discovering ever-new vacc!
ines and countermeasures for evolving strains of viruses. But a more direct approach to destroying them, such as the one involving proteins, would essentially deprive the invading microorganisms of the chance to learn their enemies’ disabilities and adapt to exploit them. According to a new paper, published in the prestigious ...
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