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Researchers from Japan, lead by Yoshihiro Kawaoka, have come up with a new neuraminidase inhibitor, R-125489, and its prodrug, CS-8958. CS-8958 functions as a long-acting NA inhibitor in vivo (mice) and is efficacious against seasonal influenza strains following a single intranasal dose.
Published on Thursday 11th of March 2010 06:53:23 AM
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A single dose of an experimental influenza drug saves more mice from H5N1 avian influenza than the preferred drug Tamiflu, researchers reported on Thursday, and can also protect against infection.
Published on Thursday 11th of March 2010 06:53:23 AM
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Famed virologist/researcher Dr. Yi Guan discusses influenza concerns and the "Armageddon virus".
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Current research suggests that pandemic H1N1 influenza of swine origin has distinct means of transmission from the seasonal flu, yet does not result in the pathogenic severity of avian flu viruses. The related report by Chan et al, 'Tropism and Innate Host Responses of the 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza ...
Published on Thursday 11th of March 2010 06:53:23 AM
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