Potential interventions for SARS‐CoV‐2 infections: Zinc showing promise

Highlights Zinc (Zn) inhibits SARS‐CoV‐2 in vitro by several different mechanism. Zn deficiency may increase the risk for severity of COVID‐19 infection. The addition of Zn, particularly with a Zn ionophore, shows substantial promise as a treatment regimen.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of medical virology 2021-03, Vol.93 (3), p.1201-1203
Hauptverfasser:	Brewer, Joseph, Gomez Marti, Juan Luis, Brufsky, Adam
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	China COVID-19 Humans Infections SARS-CoV-2 Severe acute respiratory syndrome Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Virology Zinc
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights Zinc (Zn) inhibits SARS‐CoV‐2 in vitro by several different mechanism. Zn deficiency may increase the risk for severity of COVID‐19 infection. The addition of Zn, particularly with a Zn ionophore, shows substantial promise as a treatment regimen.
ISSN:	0146-6615 1096-9071
DOI:	10.1002/jmv.26523