Naturally occurring lipid blocks respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in lungs

Researchers have discovered that a naturally occurring lipid in the lung can prevent RSV infection and inhibit spread of the virus after an infection is established. RSV is the major cause of hospitalization for children in the first two years of life. These are early studies, but several characteristics of POPG suggest that it has real potential as both an antiviral and anti-inflammatory treatment.

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