Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Antiviral compound offers full protection from Ebola in nonhuman primates

EPIDEMICS
Antiviral compound offers full protection from Ebola in nonhuman primates
San Diego CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2015 - Rhesus monkeys were completely protected from the deadly Ebola virus when treated three days after infection with a compound that blocks the virus's ability to replicate. These encouraging preclinical results suggest the compound, known as GS-5734, should be further developed as a potential treatment, according to research findings to be presented tomorrow at the IDWeek conference. Travis ... more


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