Potential role of memantine in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19: its antagonism of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and beyond

Senad Hasanagic, Fadila Serdarevic

Source: Eur Respir J, 56 (2) 2001610; 10.1183/13993003.01610-2020
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Airway diseases

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