BENGALURU: Indian Institute of Science on Monday said a drug used to treat asthma and allergies can bind to and block a crucial protein produced by SARS-CoV-2 — the virus causing Covid-19 — and reduce viral replication in human immune cells.
Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the drug, called montelukast, has been around for more than 20 years and is usually prescribed to reduce inflammation caused by conditions like asthma, hay fever and hives.
