Chemistry Today Essay

The article majors on new strategies of stopping rhinovirus that is known to cause cold. The virus is known to colonize the host by replicating to increase the disease severity. A research team on the subject of the study investigated the molecules that interacted with human enzymes attaching fatty acid molecules on to protein. Two of the molecules on their own had fewer effects on the enzyme, however, when these molecules are chemically stitched together, they form a protein capable of limiting the enzyme from working normally. This is a remarkable step since the virus makes a good use of surname the enzyme to assemble the protein coat surrounding the virus genetic materials. Nevertheless, the development will not suit patients with respiratory conditions like Asthma and crystal fibrosis since the medication is dangerous to them.