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Latest preprint by @tianyangmao et al shows that a stem-loop RNA RIG-I agonist in mice can

1) Block viral replication and disease when given early after SARS-CoV-2 infection (including VOCs)
2)Eliminate chronic infection in immunodeficient mice

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biorxiv.org/content/10.110…
We urgently need antiviral agents that can work against any viral threats. Here, we use a stem-loop RNA developed by @AnnaPyle to trigger interferon to stimulate antiviral state. Work by @MelissaLV14 et al demonstrated robust ISG induction in mice👇🏽 (2/)

advances.sciencemag.org/content/4/2/e1…
First, we wanted to know if SLR can be used as a post-exposure prophylaxis. Mice infected with lethal dose of SARS-CoV-2 were treated with SLR 4 hours after exposure. SLR-treated mice had no detectable infectious virus 5 days later and most survived. (3/)
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