Exploring the Origins: What is remdesivir used for other than COVID-19?
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Originally developed by Gilead Sciences around 2009 for hepatitis C, remdesivir was repurposed and extensively investigated for its potential to treat Ebola and other serious RNA viral infections long before the COVID-19 pandemic. The drug's journey highlights the unexpected paths of pharmaceutical development, and understanding what is remdesivir used for other than COVID-19 reveals its significant history and broader antiviral potential.
