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Repurposing of the antihistamine chlorcyclizine and related compounds for treatment of hepatitis C virus infection.
Science translational medicine - 8 Apr 2015
He Shanshan, Lin Billy, Chu Virginia, Hu Zongyi, Hu Xin, Xiao Jingbo, Wang Amy Q, Schweitzer Cameron J, Li Qisheng, Imamura Michio, Hiraga Nobuhiko, Southall Noel, Ferrer Marc, Zheng Wei, Chayama Kazuaki, Marugan Juan J, Liang T Jake
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects an estimated 185 million people worldwide, with chronic infection often leading to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Although HCV is curable, there is an unmet need for the development of effective and affordable treatment options. Through a c...
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