Vincent et al., Virol. J. 2:69, 2005,
doi:10.1186/1743-422X-2-69 (Peer Reviewed) (In Vitro)
Chloroquine is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread
In Vitro study, SARS-CoV-1, not included in the study count or percentages. CQ has strong antiviral effects on SARS CoV infection when cells treated either before or after exposure, suggesting prophylactic and treatment use. Describes three mechanisms by which the drug might work and suggests it may have both a prophylactic and therapeutic role in coronavirus infections.
Vincent et al., 1/1/2005, peer-reviewed, 8 authors.