Baku 2° C
Scientists find enzyme affecting COVID-19 spread in body
Health
- 11 January, 2021
- 07:49
Scientists from the University of Tübingen have found an enzyme in the human body that can curb coronavirus, Report states, citing Merkur portal.
Using a computer model of the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in the lungs, experts determined that the virus forces cells to produce particular substances that help it penetrate them.
Experts have found that the enzyme guanylate kinase 1 (GK1) is particularly valuable for the virus. After scientists "removed" it from the body, SARS-CoV-2 stopped reproducing.
Experts believe that their discovery is essential for developing and improving drugs for the treatment of COVID-19.
Author
Latest News
10:12
Rubio praises Azerbaijan's fuel shipments to Armenia
Foreign policy10:04
Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
Other countries09:56
Key indicators of world commodity, stock, and currency markets (20.01.2026)
Finance09:54
Azeri Light crude drops to $68.88 per barrel
Energy09:52
Gold prices reach new ATH
Finance09:42
Azerbaijani MFA extends condolences to Pakistan
Foreign policy09:41
Oil prices rise amid Trump's threats to raise tariffs
Energy09:35
Mikayil Jabbarov shares post on anniversary of January 20 tragedy
Domestic policy09:31
Photo