Oral drug blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission (opens in new tab)

(sciencedaily.com)

7 pointsncavig5y ago2 comments

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msie5y ago

What’s the catch?

Concerns about mutagenicity and acute toxicity. This is a derivative of Emory's N-hydroxycytidine, a nucleotide analog. Stuff's no good if it causes cancer 10 years down the line or bone marrow suppression right now.

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Oral drug blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission (opens in new tab)

(sciencedaily.com)

7 pointsncavig5y ago2 comments

2 comments

msie5y ago

What’s the catch?

HarryHirsch5y ago

Concerns about mutagenicity and acute toxicity. This is a derivative of Emory's N-hydroxycytidine, a nucleotide analog. Stuff's no good if it causes cancer 10 years down the line or bone marrow suppression right now.

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