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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