HOW 2-DG WORKS?

2DG:- 2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE

According to researchers, the drug, which was previously used to treat tumorous cancer cells contains the 2-DG molecule, which is a glucose analogue (i.e., not true glucose). The drug thus works by stopping the viral growth in the body upon infection/spread. When the drug is injected into the body, it attaches itself to the virus and stops multiplication and further spread in the body, Thus, in a unique manner, it works to tame down viral replication and energy synthesis(the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials.).

2-DG was created by DRDO(Defence Research and Development Organisation) in collaboration with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
    
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