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Study Reveals 69 Proteins Key to SARS-CoV-2 Replication

7/8/2025

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A groundbreaking study led by researcher Judd Hultquist, PhD, uncovered 69 crucial human proteins that SARS-CoV-2 relies on to replicate. This discovery not only sheds light on the virus's lifecycle but also identifies existing cancer drugs that could thwart its spread. The ultimate goal? To create versatile antiviral treatments that combat various coronavirus strains.

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A groundbreaking study led by researcher Judd Hultquist, PhD, uncovered 69 crucial human proteins that SARS-CoV-2 relies on to replicate. This discovery not only sheds light on the virus's lifecycle but also identifies existing cancer drugs that could thwart its spread. The ultimate goal? To create versatile antiviral treatments that combat various coronavirus strains.