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Arbidol (CAS NO.131707-25-0) is an antiviral treatment for influenza infection used in Russia and China. The drug is manufactured by Moscow-based Masterlek. Its acceptance amongst the pharamecutical industry varies, although some Russian studies have shown it to be as effective as other available treatments.
Chemically, Arbidol features an indole core, functionalized at all positions but one with different substituents. The drug inhibits viral entry into target cells, and also stimulates the immune response.
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