Viral Diseases
Ampligen® as a Potential Treatment of SARS-CoV-2
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Potentially broad-spectrum immune system response against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
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Uniquely targets TLR3 without activation of the inflammatory cytosolic helicases
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Potential efficacy may not be impacted by viral mutations, such as Delta, Omicron or future given mechanism of action
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Demonstrated complete protection (100% survival) against SARS-CoV-1, Ebola virus disease, and Western Equine Encephalitis virus in preclinical (animal) studies
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