Swiss scientists discover the drug that even coronavirus fights

Also, according to recent information, the so-called “virusthecident substances”, such as the bleacher (the English chlorine RIʹ in Italian), are said to destroy viruses through simple contact, but they cannot be applied to the human body without causing serious damage, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) noted in a statement.

On the other hand, most of today's antiviral drugs operate by preventing the growth of viruses, but they are unable to destroy them.

To overcome these two obstacles and to be able to fight effectively against viral infections, we found a completely different angle of attack”, notes Caroline Tapparel Wu, a professor at the U's microbiology and molecular medicine department. NIGE, which led research efforts with Francesco Stelaccin, professor at the Faculty of Engineering and techniques of the Lausanne Federal Polytechnic School (EPFL).

Untoxicating, Not toxic

It should be noted that Swiss scholars had previously produced a gold - based antiviral. By applying the same concept, they have this time been able to develop an antiviral using natural glucose derivatives called Cyclodekstrina, according to an article published in Science Advances, broadcast albinfo.ch.

“The advantages of the Cyclodekstriran are many: even more biocompatible than gold, and easier to use. They do not cause a resistance mechanism and are not toxic”, said Samuel Jones, a researcher at Manchester University who was quoted by a press release. U n NIGE, Voal quotes.

Moreover, ciclodetrinnas have already been used extensively, especially in the food industry, which would facilitate the trade in pharmaceutical treatments, using them with simple contact,” says Valeria Cagon of UNIGE.

In simple contact

What needs to be highlighted in this study is that modified sugar molecules attract viruses before they react irreversibly. By ruining the outer layer of the virus, they manage to destroy infectious particles with simple contact instead of blocking only the growth of the virus.

So this mechanism seems to work despite the virus in question. Scientists have been able to demonstrate this in viruses responsible for respiratory and herpes infections.

It is noteworthy that Cyclodekstrions can be managed as cream, gel, or nose spray.

Hope Against Plagues

As for developing new broad - spectrum antivirals, it is considered essential, especially to treat the most destructive viruses or viruses that appear against which there is no treatment and can cause pandemic.

It is said that this composition, according to the authors, can have a global impact. The compound can also be effective against emerging new viruses, the Coronavirus that started in China and spread abroad, risking pandemic.