LOS ANGELES : A modified drug prescribed to treat tapeworms may be effective against COVID-19, according to a study conducted in lab. According to the study published in the journal ACS Infectious Disease, the modified salicylanilide compound overcomes both issues, in mouse and cell-based tests. Versions including the drug niclosamide are used in animals and humans today to treat tapeworm. The modified salicylanilide compound was developed by Professor Kim Janda, a professor at Scripps Research, years ago for another project. Later, he worked with Scripps Research immunologist John Teijaro, to conduct tests in rodents.

Source: Mint August 09, 2021 13:07 UTC