Viral pneumonia, which is common and highly contagious, arises after viral entry into cells, leading to the activation of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase 2 (Nox2).

Scientists are looking at a range of different drug classes, such as lysyl oxidase (LOX) inhibitors and NADPH-oxidase inhibitors – but an obvious choice is a class of drugs known as autotaxin ...