University of Pennsylvania researchers developing chewing gum to help cut down COVID-19 transmission

PHILADELPHIA — What if we could stop COVID-19 with chewing gum?

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are developing a gum that could help cut down on COVID-19 transmission.

The gum has a plant-based protein known as “Ace 2.” Researchers say it could trap the virus found in saliva.

The protein was originally developed to treat hypertension.

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The team is trying to get approval for a clinical trial.

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