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Old Drugs May Have New Use Against Hepatitis C

The diabetes drug Metformin and the anti-obesity drug AICAR may help treat hepatitis C infections, although much more study is needed, British researchers report. Researchers at the University of Leeds found that Metformin and AICAR can prevent the hepatitis C virus from replicating in the body. “We’re very excited about these findings. These drugs are [...]

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