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Hong Kong scientists develop solution to SARS
Infection Control Monitor, April 29, 2005
A team of scientists in Hong Kong has discovered a new class of compounds that can effectively prevent the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) from replicating, Reuters reports.
This finding provides scientists with a weapon if SARS, which killed more than 800 people worldwide in 2003, reemerges as a public health threat. Scientists say the information might also be used to fight other infections, such as hepatitis C, herpes, and the avian bird flu.
The scientists singled out a component in the SARS virus called the helicase, which allows the virus to replicate. The team applied a class of compounds called bananins and found they were effective inhibitors. Scientists are hopeful they can develop and market a drug, but say it will likely take years for it to go through animal and clinical trials.
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