Structural and molecular modelling studies reveal a new mechanism of action of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine against SARS-CoV-2 infection
Jacques Fantini, Coralie Di Scala, Henri Chahinian, Nouara Yahi
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, doi:10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.105960
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