According to RBC, referring to the material, experts suggested that the SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV coronaviruses may have the same weaknesses, which makes it possible to create a drug that can defeat them.
In the case described in the article, the receptor protein Tom70 is called the "weak point" of coronaviruses.
According to scientists, it helps these viruses, but its link with the coronavirus gene Orf9b can be used as a drug target for antiviral drugs.
Earlier, scientists at Imperial College London talked about a factor that increases the risk of death from COVID-19 coronavirus infection.
Honored Doctor of Russia Alexander Karabinenko told how to protect yourself from coronavirus infection COVID-19 in the winter.