An international team of US and Chinese scientists have discovered that a natural enzyme called catalase can be effective against COVID-19 symptoms by suppressing the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. This is reported in an article published in the journal Advanced Materials.
Researchers have demonstrated that the enzyme has anti-inflammatory effects and is able to regulate the production of cytokines, signaling protein molecules synthesized by leukocytes. Cytokines are involved in the immune response and, in excess amounts seen in a cytokine storm, can provoke deadly systemic inflammation. Catalase can also protect the cells lining the inner lining of the alveoli in the lungs.
In addition, experiments have shown that catalase can suppress the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in rhesus monkeys without causing toxic effects.
Earlier, on September 28, it was reported that scientists at the University of Washington created a drug from a mixture of antibodies obtained from recovered patients with COVID-19, which effectively recognizes and blocks the mechanism of infection by the pandemic coronavirus and prevents it from entering cells.
