Hypertonic saline and aprotinin based blockage of SARS-CoV-2 specific furin site cleavage by inhibition of nasal protease activity
This study shows that hypertonic saline and aprotinin inhibit SARS-CoV-2 furin site cleavage in nasal proteases, reducing viral entry.
bioRxiv · Nov 19, 2021 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology