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Coronavirus and pH

Viktor Zinchenko* and Adriana Barylyak

Published: 01 June, 2023 | Volume 7 - Issue 1 | Pages: 003-006

This article investigates the viability of SARS-CoV-2 and its dependence on pH levels, specifically focusing on the difference between the pH stability intervals for the coronavirus and human blood. Human blood typically maintains a pH range of around 7.35 to 7.45, while SARS-CoV-2 exhibits stability within the pH range of 6.0 to 6.5. The study aims to elucidate the critical role of hemoglobin in maintaining pH balance and explores its implications for viral susceptibility. The findings emphasize the importance of reinforcing the alkalinity of the medium as a means to weaken the virus. The research contributes to the understanding of pH-dependent mechanisms in viral infections and provides valuable insights for the development of potential therapeutic strategies.

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Keywords:

Coronavirus; pH interval; COVID-19; Hemoglobin; Viral susceptibility; Alkalinity; Oxygenation

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