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Saturday 9 March 2013

Fatty Acid Compound Could Lead to Flu Drug

A compound derived from fats present in fish oils was found to prevent death in influenza-virus-infected mice, say researchers. The study offers a promising strategy for the treatment of patients with severe influenza virus infections. "Given the potential for future lethal pandemics, effective drugs are needed for the treatment of severe influenza, such as that caused by H5N1 viruses," says senior study author Yumiko Imai of Akita University. "We have identified ...


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