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The second-fastest computer in the world spent a week
analyzing 2.5 billion genetic combinations for COVID-19 and not only found a
unique theory about how the virus impacts the body, but also suggested more
than 10 potential treatments — many of which are drugs already approved by the
FDA.
In short, the virus enters through your nose, then travels
to your intestines, kidneys and heart and finishes off its attack by inciting
something called a bradykinin storm which is ultimately responsible for the
virus’ deadly effect.
For example, it also stimulates the production of hyaluronic
acid, or HLA, essentially turning the fluid in your lungs into a sort-of
hydrogel, which hinders breathing. Because it also acts like a natural ACE
inhibitor, it produces symptoms similar to ACE inhibitor side effects, which
include loss of taste and smell.
Some of the treatments the supercomputer team pinpointed
include drugs that reduce the bradykinin storm, such as ecallantide, danazol
and stanozolol. Vitamin D also was highlighted as a possible treatment.
SOURCE: Medium
elemental+ September 1, 2020