BIT 7.50% 3.7¢ biotron limited

NOVEMBER 12, 2020Chemists discover the structure of a key...

  1. 229 Posts.
    lightbulb Created with Sketch. 355
    NOVEMBER 12, 2020

    Chemists discover the structure of a key coronavirus protein
    https://phys.org/news/2020-11-chemists-key-coronavirus-protein.html

    MIT chemists have determined the molecular structure of a protein found in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This protein, called the envelope protein E, forms a cation-selective channel and plays a key role in the virus's ability to replicate itself and stimulate the host cell's inflammation response.If researchers could devise ways to block this channel, they may be able to reduce the pathogenicity of the virus and interfere with viral replication, says Mei Hong, an MIT professor of chemistry.

    "Our findings could be useful for medicinal chemists to design alternative small molecules that target this channel with high affinity," says Hong, who is the senior author of the new study.
 
watchlist Created with Sketch. Add BIT (ASX) to my watchlist
(20min delay)
Last
3.7¢
Change
-0.003(7.50%)
Mkt cap ! $33.38M
Open High Low Value Volume
3.8¢ 4.0¢ 3.7¢ $13.74K 361.7K

Buyers (Bids)

No. Vol. Price($)
1 421052 3.8¢
 

Sellers (Offers)

Price($) Vol. No.
3.9¢ 19000 1
View Market Depth
Last trade - 15.39pm 05/07/2024 (20 minute delay) ?
BIT (ASX) Chart
arrow-down-2 Created with Sketch. arrow-down-2 Created with Sketch.