Scientists discover antiviral potential in Prozac

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It became an iconic drug that entered pop cultural folklore, but fluoxetine, marketed as Prozac, has put a smile on the faces of researchers for a purpose other than the treatment of depression. Studies carried out at UCLA have found that fluoxetine is a promising antiviral agent, particularly for enteroviruses that can be a cause of death in several parts of the world... Continue Reading Scientists discover antiviral potential in Prozac

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Antiviral, Infections, University of California, Virus

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