Viagra compound may hold promise for treating fatal genetic disease
Science Magazine • 3/11/2026
Summary
Animal studies and preliminary human data suggest that sildenafil, a compound found in Viagra, may be safe for treating Leigh syndrome, a fatal genetic disease. However, it remains unclear whether the treatment is effective.
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