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Zinc ions inhibit replication of rhinoviruses

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Nature

Year

1974

Authors

B. Korant, J. Kauer, B. E. Butterworth

193 citations

DOI:10.1038/248588A0

PubMed:4363085

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Claims (4)

Zinc can stop cold viruses from copying themselves and spreading in lab tests.

Zinc can stop viruses from copying themselves and spreading in lab tests, even for cold viruses.

Rhinoviruses are a specific type of virus that belong to a larger family called picornaviruses. What makes them special is that they break down easily in acidic environments.

Rhinoviruses are tiny germs that make people sick with the common cold. They're important because they spread easily and cause stuffy noses, coughs, and sneezes.