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Indian scientists create novel mechanism to inactivate SARS-CoV-2

New Delhi, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) Indian scientists have developed a new class of synthetic peptides that cannot only block the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into cells but also clump the virus particles together, reducing their ability to infect the living cell.

July 13, 2022
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Published by: Pavel López Lazo

This novel mechanism provides an alternative to make viruses like SARS-CoV-2 inactive, promising a new class of peptides as antivirals.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Sciences in collaboration with scientists from CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology have exploited this approach to design these peptides.

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