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Malaria discovery could expedite antiviral treatment for COVID-19 – EurekAlert
New research into malaria suggests targeting enzymes from the human host, rather than from the pathogen itself, could offer effective treatment for a range of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
IMAGE: Antibody array data showing activation of kinases in human red blood cells infected with the malaria parasite.
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Credit: RMIT University
The study, conducted by an international team and led by RMIT University’s Professor Christian Doerig, outlines a strategy that could save years of drug discovery research and millions of dollars in drug development by repurposing existing treatments designed for other diseases such as cancer.
The approach shows so much promise it has recei…
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