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https://bgr.com/2021/02/23/coronavir...y-ohio-state/#

This drug might block the coronavirus without any pills or injections

After analyzing the coronavirus-ACE2 bond, the researchers came up with protein fragments called peptides that can appear to the virus to be a portion of the ACE2 receptor. These peptides would bind to the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ spike protein, blocking the virus from infecting cells. This process is similar to how neutralizing antibodies work. Antibodies are proteins the immune system manufactures after exposure to the virus or after vaccination. They will also inhibit the same spike protein. The difference between them is that the immune system will make more antibodies for months after the infection or vaccination, maybe years. The peptides would need to be applied to the respiratory system with the help of a nasal spray. But that might be enough to stop the virus from multiplying.