Scientists discover how remdesivir works to inhibit coronavirus

(University of Texas at Austin) By pinning down the exact mechanism by which remdesivir shuts down SARS-CoV-2's process of copying genetic material, scientists now have clues to make even more effective antivirals to fight COVID-19. Better antivirals could become urgently needed if new strains of the virus have the ability to overcome current antivirals and vaccines. They could also help in future outbreaks if entirely new coronaviruses leap from animals to humans again.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news