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Understanding the Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Could Be the Key to Treating It, According to Researchers at the UCSF QBI Coronavirus Research Group (QCRG)

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Researchers at the UCSF QBI Coronavirus Research Group (QCRG) have uncovered how the SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) differ in their ability to manipulate human cells on a molecular level during infection. They have discovered variant specific differences in viral RNA and protein levels, including viral proteins N, Orf6, and [...]

UCSF QBI and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Scientists Report New Preclinical Data Published in Science on Potential Best-in-Class COVID-19 Anti-Viral Treatment: Plitidepsin

First studies reported on antiviral drug effects against new variant mutant “U.K.” strain of SARS-CoV-2 Plitidepsin shows potent anti-viral effect in preclinical models of original SARS-CoV-2 as well as the new mutant U.K. strain, and by inhibiting a key host protein, has the potential to have antiviral activity against other future mutations and viruses Drug [...]