Researchers from the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson found that the bacterial lysate OM-85 blocked SARS-CoV-2 infection by decreasing the ability of the coronavirus to bind to the lung cell surface receptor ACE2.
The study is called
All of Us Research Program and while it has participants from all across the country, much of that research is being done right here in Tucson.
Participants give blood samples and complete surveys that have already helped researchers learn key things about COVID-19.
This research has already helped uncover new ways to treat many different diseases for people based on their genetic make-up.
As we continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have discovered that the virus was already in multiple states before the major U.S. outbreaks in Seattle and New York in 2020.
This had led to more questions that could provide valuable answers.
COVID-19 spike brings gloomy outlook for months ahead
A healthcare worker performs a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing center Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Phoenix. Arizona on Tuesday set a new daily record with over 12,300 additional known coronavirus cases as the number of hospitalized patients approached levels similar to the peak of last summer’s surge, with the state’s seven-day rolling average continuing to climb in the past two weeks as have the rolling averages for daily deaths and daily COVID-19 testing positivity. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
There’s nothing that can stop the wave of COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations coming this month, public health officials say.