Dapoxetine (SSRI) May Treat Zika Virus via Antiviral Effects
Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that has emerged as a significant global health threat, but there are currently no approved antiviral drugs for treating ZIKV infection. A new study identifies the SSRI drug dapoxetine as a promising antiviral candidate against ZIKV by targeting and inhibiting its RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. Key Facts: Dapoxetine was …
