The next flu drug might already be in your medicine cabinet

3/22/2014

This article discusses a potential new flu drug that may already exist in commonly used medications. It highlights a study that suggests a medication called U0126, which is used for other purposes such as cancer treatment, could have anti-viral effects against the flu virus. The article explains that U0126 works by inhibiting a protein that is essential for the flu virus to replicate. The study found that this medication, when tested in mice, significantly reduced the severity and duration of flu symptoms. However, further research is still needed to determine its efficacy and safety in humans. If proven successful, repurposing existing drugs like U0126 could offer a faster and more cost-effective way to develop new flu treatments.

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