Melatonin produced in the lungs prevents infection by novel coronavirus

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) The hormone acts as a barrier against SARS-CoV-2, blocking the expression of genes that encode proteins in cells serving as viral entry points, according to a study by researchers at the University of S ã o Paulo.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news