Why would a drug that damages capsids help treat a viral infection?

1 Answer
Sep 17, 2016

Because by damaging capsids there is no place for the DNA to be stored, and consequently, DNA is destroyed.

Explanation:

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Take a look on the anatomy of a virus; where the DNA and capsids are... you will understand it eventually

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