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Niclosamide inhibits the replication of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5Nx) viruses and antiviral-resistant mutants.
Antiviral research - 1 Jul 2026
Chiba Shiho, Kiso Maki, Yamayoshi Seiya, Uraki Ryuta, Kawaoka Yoshihiro
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The recurrent spillover of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 viruses into humans represents a major public health concern that is exacerbated by the emergence of drug-resistant viral variants. Host-targeting antiviral approaches, including drug repurposing, offer a promising alternative to conventional virus-directed therapeutics. Here, we evaluated the antiviral activity of niclosamide, an FDA-approved...
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