mechanistic
Analysis v1
A chemical called PDTC helps move zinc into cells, and this zinc helps fight off certain viruses.
Evidence from Studies
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PDTC inhibits picornavirus polyprotein processing and RNA replication by transporting zinc ions into cells.
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In Vitro
2007 AprThe study shows that PDTC brings zinc into cells, and this zinc helps stop certain viruses from spreading, which is exactly what the claim says.
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