How vitamins, steroids and potential antivirals might affect SARS-CoV-2

Evidence is emerging that vitamin D – and possibly vitamins K and A – might help combat COVID-19. A new study from the University of Bristol published in the journal of the German Chemical Society Angewandte Chemie has shown how they – and other antiviral drugs – might work. The research indicates that these dietary supplements and compounds could bind to the viral spike protein and so might reduce SARS-CoV-2 infectivity. In contrast, cholesterol may increase infectivity, which could explain why having high cholesterol is considered a risk factor for serious disease.
Source: University of Bristol news - Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science; Press Release Source Type: news