Publications by authors named "Jair Isidoro Bracho-Gallardo"
Curr Microbiol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Drug repurposing involves finding new uses for existing drugs, like using antibiotics not just for bacterial infections but also for viral ones.
- Research has highlighted antibiotics like macrolides and glycopeptides, along with tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, and aminoglycosides, as having potential antiviral properties against various viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.
- Despite promising results, many mechanisms of action are unclear, and clinical trials are needed to establish their effectiveness, as no antibiotics are currently approved for antiviral therapy.
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