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SUBMITTER: Dutta K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3121275 | biostudies-other | 2011 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
The Indian journal of medical research 20110501
Repurposing of old drugs is a useful concept as it helps to minimize costs associated with the research and development of a new drug. Minocycline, a common second generation antibiotic, has been shown to possess several other beneficial effects other than its intended uses. The antiviral role of minocycline has generated considerable interest from the last decade. It was first shown to be beneficial in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and later it was reported to improve ...[more]