Antiviral Activity Current Affairs, GK & News

Researchers develop potent molecule to treat chikungunya

Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have identified two small potent molecules Pep-I and Pep-II, for their inhibitory activity to treat Chikungunya disease. The antiviral activity of these molecules was so high that their small amount was able to achieve almost 99% reduction in virus. Currently, there are no drugs to treat chikungunya ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Antiviral Activity • Chikungunya • Diseases • IIT Roorkee • Pep-I • Pep-II • Science and Technology