This is a new approach to fighting coronavirus. Seems that once inside a cell it forces normal cells to produce a tentacle like structure using an enzyme called kinase (technically a group of enzymes) on the tip of which the virus can reside and gain access to neighboring cells. There are existing drugs that inhibit kinase that are now being tested. Yes, its still going to be a while before the results are in but this looks promising:
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/41...ators-survival
One more. A bit technical, but these drugs, kinase inhibitors, have been shown to be effective in vitro
https://www.microbiologyresearch.org...9/jgv.0.001047
Last edited by FredLynn; 07-06-2020 at 12:04 PM.
I see where the MLB Trade Rumors site has suspended comments regarding Covid -19 because they were becoming too toxic .
Cannabis for Covid?
"That’s where cannabis comes in. The authors explain that several cannabinoids in the cannabis plant have anti-inflammatory properties. In particular, they point to CBD as the most likely candidate for treating COVID-19 related inflammation. CBD has shown serious anti-inflammatory properties in previous studies, it doesn't create the disorienting psychotropic effects associated with cannabis’ most common chemical THC, and it has already been approved by the FDA as safe for children with intractable epilepsy. If successful at reducing inflammation for COVID-19 patients, it could be a safer alternative to other anti-inflammatory options.
Why do researchers believe CBD can help with COVID-19, specifically?
For one thing, the authors explain that previous research has shown that CBD can reduce a number of pro-inflammatory cytokines including IL-6, the one reduced by other drugs being studied for COVID-19. CBD was also shown to reduce interleukin (IL)-2, IL-1α and β, interferon gamma, inducible protein-10, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, macrophage inflammatory protein-1α, and tumor necrosis factor-α - all of which are associated with the pathology of severe cases of COVID-19. In addition to reducing these pro-inflammatory cytokines, CBD has also been shown to increase the production of interferons, a type of signaling protein that activates immune cells and prevents viruses from replicating. "
(the article is too long to paste here...its from Forbes)
https://apple.news/AZp6qdDfzQKa5F8QA9x54JQ
So I just got back from Iowa City, Iowa.
Talk about a different world.
1. Maybe 50 percent wear masks. You can walk into a store without one. Weird, huh?
2. Restaurants let you eat inside. I had forgotten what that was like.
Then back to IL where I cannot walk into a building without someone taking my temperature...
IMEH just revised their US death estimate significantly upwards: over 208,000 dead Americans by Nov 1.
Folks, we are going to need to shut down the hot spots NOW or we are looking at 400-500,000 deaths more than likely before this is all over. Shut down as in everyone stays at home unless they need medical care. Grim.
Florida: over 17,000 deaths if mandates ease
California: 16,800
Arizona: over 5500
Texas: 13,450
WE NEED TO SHUT DOWN A LARGE PART OF THIS COUNTRY NOW!
https://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america
Last edited by FredLynn; 07-07-2020 at 05:42 PM.
I don't think the latest projection is that much different than the previous one. The previous one only projected through October 1 rather than November 1. Also, look at the daily deaths through mid September. They are staying more or less level. It's after about mid September that the number of daily deaths starts rising, and that's based on continued easing of restrictions. It seems like most states are backing down on their easing of restrictions.
Look at the projection if masks are worn. It looks much, much better. All is not grim, but people do need to start wearing masks, and businesses need to start enforcing the wearing of masks.