8 hours agoThis chemical compound produced by the body is a possible treatment for COVID-19
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(6 years ago)The surprise showing of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the scientific community to seek to find an effective cure for the disease. While some scholars have directed their efforts towards finding new treatments, some are returning existing compounds for answers. Now scientists from Uppsala University, Sweden, have [...]
While some scholars have directed their efforts towards finding new treatments, some are returning existing compounds for answers. Now scientists from the University of Uppsala, Sweden, have discovered that nitrogen oxidate (NO) a compound known to have antiviral properties and produced by the body as well is effective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Earlier studies have shown that NO is effective against the SARS-CoV virus a close relative of the SARS-CoV-2 which causes the new Acute Breaction Syndrome (SARS). ʼke Lundkvist, the lead author of the study, said in a statement that “according to our knowledge, nitrogen oxid is the only substance shown so far that has a direct effect on SARS-CoV-2”.
Nitrous oxygen is a chemical compound that is naturally produced inside the human body. It regulates expanding blood vessels and the flow of blood between organs. Stimulon also releases certain hormones, including the human growth hormone and insulin.
In the case of severe lung failure, nitrogen oxid is absorbed in the form of a gas in very low concentrations. This increases the level of oxygening in the blood. During the 2003 SARS epidemic, which also caused lung concerns, the use of nitrogen oxid therapy showed successful results.
A crucial factor responsible for these results was lower inflammation in the lungs of sick patients. Also, the unique property of nitrogen nitrogen oxid to act as an antibacterial and antibacterial, provides protection against infections, which has attracted the attention of researchers to its possible use in treating COVID-19.
Until we get a working vaccine, our hope is that nitrogen oxid can be an effective form of treatment. The production and start of treatment may play an important role in the outcome, and now they should be investigated as soon as possible,” said Lundkvist.
Research team aims to investigate NO's antiviral effects in its gas form against SARS CoV-2. For this, scientists will create a laboratory model that will stimulate a kind of possible treatment for patients safely.
