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The study sought ways to hinder the highly contagious virus from finding a host in the lungs, intestines, and oral cavity
Cannabis extracts are showing potential in making people more resistant to the novel coronavirus, says an Alberta researcher leading a study.
After sifting through 400 cannabis strains, researchers at the University of Lethbridge are concentrating on about a dozen that show promising results in ensuring less fertile ground for the potentially lethal virus to take root, said biological scientist Dr. Igor Kovalchuk.
“A number of them have reduced the number of these (virus) receptors by 73 per cent, the chance of it getting in is much lower,” said Kovalchuk.
“If they can reduce the number of receptors, there’s much less chance of getting infected.”
Cannabis shows promise blocking coronavirus infection: Alberta researcher
The scientist emphasized the findings wouldn't lead to a vaccine — something 'less specific and precise' but nonetheless another possible weapon against…
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