Now someone just told me on FB (I'm sorry shut up) that Ivermectin is a Protease

[Maraya1969]

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Inhibitor.

Does anyone know if this is true? I know those drugs are famous for being used for HIV and Hep C but this is the first I've heard of it with Covid.


Edit for definition of Protease Inhibitor

pro·te·ase in·hib·i·tor
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noun
a substance that breaks down protease, thereby inhibiting the replication of certain cells and viruses, including HIV.

[Enter stage left]

1. I'm not a scientist, but I did sleep in my motorhome last night...

I'm pretty sure it's a brain cell inhibitor.

[KT2000]

2. LOL!!

[Brainfodder]

3. Protease maybe meant protein?

[KT2000]

4. Please ask the poster

to explain what a protease inhibitor is and how it applies directly to the Covid virus. Don't give them a minute to look it up.
https://fullfact.org/online/new-protease-inhibitor/

[Diamond_Dog]

5. I didn't even sleep at a Holiday Inn

And I can tell you that’s a bunch of crap!

[LeftInTX]

6. It's not on the list

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protease_inhibitor_(pharmacology)

[Hugh_Lebowski]

7. This will elaborate ...

https://fullfact.org/online/new-protease-inhibitor/

[LeftInTX]

11. Also mentioned in the article: Scabies and some forms of rosacea

Scabies - caused by insect or mite...parasite
Some forms of rosacea are exacerbated by the microscopic mites that normally exist on our eyelashes and nose hairs etc. I assume some forms of rosacea could be an inflammatory reaction to the mites...(eww) look up eyelash mites..LOL

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demodex

[kimbutgar]

8. Did you alert the post for misinformation?

[Maraya1969]

16. Yes I did. And I alerted a few others. One was a group of "doctors" saying stupid things

I was kind of shocked at this one though because I know this guy to be relatively normal.

[KentuckyWoman]

9. It is in the same way isopropol, methanol and vodka are all alcohols.

I don't believe you'll want to add hand sanitizer to your evening drink.

BTW - if they want protease inhibitors, wouldn't it be better to suck down HIV drugs?

[ProfessorGAC]

13. Many Hand Sanitizers Contain Ethanol

But, almost every one of those uses SDA40B.
That's 190 proof ethanol with a pinch of tertiary butyl alcohol & a tiny bit of denatonium saccharide.
The former is an emetic, so drinking that alcohol causes intense vomiting. The latter is the bitterest substance known. And, being curious I tested that contention. I put 2mg in a 5% pure ethanol solution, and rinsed.
My mouth tasted like I had eaten a bottle of aspirins for 3 days.
When they say "bitterest" they're not kidding!
Industry uses these denatured alcohols because, since they're non-potable, there's no liquor stamp required or tax involved.

[ProfessorGAC]

10. It's Not The Known Mechanism

While protein reactions are involved, the commonly accepted mechanism of action is a binding with the glutamate gated chloride ion channels (I'm surmising grandest edification or admiration) in the muscle tissue of invertebrates.
The result is an uncontrolled flow of chloride ions through the cell membrane, which can cause muscle paralysis, protein denaturation, inhibition of cell respiration.
In looking at the molecular structure, I'm not seeing what reaction would involve the enzyme claimed other than to facilitate admiration. Interaction with an enzyme as a catalyst is not inhibition.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

12. Man, I hate it when my cellular reputation gets all inhibited ...

[ProfessorGAC]

14. Fixed It!

Thanks for seeing that.
I must have hit the word choice bar, because that isn't an autocorrect type of mistake. I'm on a tablet, and I make more keystroke mistakes than on my laptop.
But, it's fixed now!
Thanks again!

[Timewas]

15. Protease

Proteolytic enzymes (proteases) are enzymes that break down protein. These enzymes are made by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria. Some proteolytic enzymes that may be found in supplements include bromelain, chymotrypsin, ficin, papain, serrapeptase, and trypsin.

[PortTack]

17. Exactly, and the supplements you mentioned all do a good job when used correctly for digestion

Ivermectin as is the trouble with so many treatments with intercellular invaders, as is covid19 has no ability to break down the lipid cellular wall where the virus replicates rendering it useless.

[Skittles]

18. why don't you just find another source for your medical info

imagine that

[Maraya1969]

19. My problem is when I see someone acting crazy I feel the need to point out

to them directly how crazy they are acting.

I don't get medical advice from FB