Shark liver compound cure dengue fever, hepatitis

A compound from shark liver can be used to treat dengue and hepatitis.

According to Top News , through laboratory and animal tests, the Georgetown University team in Washington (USA) found that the squalamine compound activates antiviral activity against pathogenic organisms. found in some forms of hepatitis that are currently not treated.

Expert Michael Zasloff, lead researcher, said: 'Squalamine can fight viruses that attack the liver and blood tissues, and other similar compounds that we know exist in protective sharks. body from respiratory infections, and many more. '

"We can take advantage of the shark's immune system to turn all these antiviral compounds into agents that protect people from many viruses ," he said.

'This will be a revolution. While many antiviral agents have very few drugs to help patients, and very few of them are effective , "Zasloff expert added.

Mr. Zasloff discovered squalamine in 1993 and it has been used in clinical trials to treat cancer and many eye disorders.