Potential interventions for SARS‐CoV‐2 infections: Zinc showing promise
Joseph Brewer, Juan Luis Gomez Marti, Adam Brufsky
Abstract
Highlights Zinc (Zn) inhibits SARS‐CoV‐2 in vitro by several different mechanism. Zn deficiency may increase the risk for severity of COVID‐19 infection. The addition of Zn, particularly with a Zn ionophore, shows substantial promise as a treatment regimen.
Topics & Concepts
ZincVirologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)IonophoreRegimen2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineBiologyChemistryInternal medicineOutbreakCalciumInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseOrganic chemistryTrace Elements in HealthChild Nutrition and Water AccessSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research