Disabling viral molecular 'scissor' could lead to COVID-19 drugs (IMAGE)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Disabling viral molecular 'scissor' could lead to COVID-19 drugs

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The SARS-CoV-2-PLpro enzyme is visualized with an inset of viral inhibitor interaction. Blocking the enzyme's effects may prove fruitful in stopping coronavirus infections.

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Image courtesy Shaun K. Olsen, PhD, laboratory at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine)

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