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New insights into coronavirus E channel could lead to antiviral drugs - Vimarsana News

New insights into coronavirus E channel could lead to antiviral drugs

The genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus encodes 29 proteins, one of which is an ion channel called E. This channel, which transports protons and calcium ions, induces infected cells to launch an inflammatory response that damages tissues and contributes to the symptoms of Covid-19.

Targeting a coronavirus ion channel could yield new Covid-19 drugs - Vimarsana News

Targeting a coronavirus ion channel could yield new Covid-19 drugs

MIT chemists discovered the structure of the “open” state of the coronavirus E channel, which contributes to the inflammation seen in cells of Covid-19 patients. The structure could guide researchers in developing antiviral drugs that block the channel and help prevent inflammation.

Source: mit.edu