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When scientists block a certain enzyme in non-blood cells with a chemical called 4ABAH, it stops salt from having its virus-fighting effect, showing that this enzyme is needed to turn salt into a germ-killing substance in those cells.
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Antiviral innate immune response in non-myeloid cells is augmented by chloride ions via an increase in intracellular hypochlorous acid levels
Cross-Sectional Study
In Vitro
2018 Sep 11The study shows that using a chemical called 4ABAH stops cells from making a bleach-like substance that fights viruses, which matches exactly what the claim says.
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