In a new study, researchers have described a new fusion protein utilizing the ACE2 enzyme that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to infect cells; completely blocks several variants of the virus (including VOCs), and prevents infection.
Pfizer made the announcement based on the interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients) study that evaluated the efficacy of Paxlovid .
Can green tea help you in fight against COVID-19? Know here - The researchers screened and sorted a library of natural compounds already known to be active against other coronaviruses.
Researchers from George Mason University have demonstrated that an over-the-counter herbal remedy can inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, as well as its variants and other respiratory viruses.