Some good news in the midst of so much bad
_Obviously can't be sure about these results, but it's good to have some hope. _
The researchers identified a cellular protein that is important for the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into lung cells.
"Our results show that SARS-CoV-2 requires the protease TMPRSS2, which is present in the human body, to enter cells," says Stefan Pöhlmann, head of the Infection Biology Unit at the German Primate Center. "This protease is a potential target for therapeutic intervention."
Promising drug
Since it is known that the drug camostat mesilate inhibits the protease TMPRSS2, the researchers have investigated whether it can also prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2. "We have tested SARS-CoV-2 isolated from a patient and found that camostat mesilate blocks entry of the virus into lung cells," says Markus Hoffmann, the lead author of the study. Camostat mesilate is a drug approved in Japan for use in pancreatic inflammation.
"Our results suggest that camostat mesilate might also protect against COVID-19," says Markus Hoffmann. "This should be investigated in clinical trials."
Also, a preliminary paper from China says "Reinfection could not occur in SARS-CoV-2 infected rhesus macaques" Reinfection has been a worry.
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Fingers crossed. Thanks for sharing
Not sure if it's BS or not, but some progress in Australia using HIV and Malaria drugs.
Anymore I'm not sure what to believe.
Had my time on the malaria drugs, thanks. Tuesdays were a living beaotch.
Latest news says these meds didn't help. However, Singapore is testing a drug used for a cat coronavirus. Same family of virus, so it's hopeful.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/health/coronavirus-vaccine.html
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-vaccine-first-dose-administered-in-clinical-trial-2020-3
Im excited to see what advancements this may bring. Nothing like hard times to kick your butt into gear.
Also good news, I read that the UK is reporting a second person cured of HIV.
They were probably threatened with COVID19.
J