New molecule to fight SARS-CoV-2 (VIDEO)

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A new molecule designed by ORNL scientists and tested by a multi-institutional team forms a strong chemical bond to the PLpro enzyme in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, disrupting its ability to multiply and impede the host body’s immune system. Credit: Michele Lehman/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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Michelle Lehman/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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