Effects of chloroquine on viral infections: an old drug against today's diseases

2003 Theory

Savarino et al., Lancet Infect. Dis., doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(03)00806-5 (Peer Reviewed) (Theory)
Effects of chloroquine on viral infections: an old drug against today's diseases

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Not included in the study count or percentages. Discussion/review noting that CQ exerts antiviral effects, inhibiting the replication of several viruses including members of the flaviviruses, retroviruses, and coronaviruses. Notes that CQ has immunomodulatory effects, suppressing the production/release of tumour necrosis factor α and interleukin 6, which mediate the inflammatory complications of several viral diseases.

Savarino et al., 1/1/2003, peer-reviewed, 5 authors.

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