Galidesivir has broad-spectrum activity in vitro against >20 RNA viruses, including #Ebola, MERS and #SARS (closely related to this #coronavirus).😃
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The drugs block the virus’ ability to make RNA copies needed for new viral particles, so it’s plausible they'll work against #coronavirus.🤞🏼
Like #SARS, #Ebola & influenza, the new #coronavirus uses RNA as its genetic code. Blocking the ability to copy RNA is an effective approach against other RNA viruses😃
Cocktails of approved drugs can be used NOW (they're already approved!).
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This randomized, placebo-controlled study will soon find out!🙏🏼
nature.com/articles/natur…