- Scientists found that blocking molecule builds resistance against flu
- Mice which had PGE2 blocked were likely to survive deadly dose of H1N1
- If transferrable to humans, an anti-flu pill could be developed
Scientists may have found a way to banish flu, after developing a drug that saw mice unaffected by lethal doses of the virus. The drug blocks a molecule called PGE2, and saw mice survive a dose of H1N1 – also known as swine flu - after administration. This could see development of a pill to beat flu in humans, an illness which kills thousands every year. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2601728/Pill-beat-flu-step-closer-scientists-discover-Achilles-heel-bug.html
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