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Editorial

Targeting SARS-CoV-2 Using Polycomb Inhibitors as Antiviral Agents

Sameer Ayaz1 School of Life Health & Chemical Sciences, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, UK
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Francesco Crea1 School of Life Health & Chemical Sciences, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 811-812 | Received 14 Apr 2020, Accepted 17 Apr 2020, Published online: 04 Jun 2020

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