Scientists find Sars-Cov-2 neutralizing antibodies
A team of scientists has met with great success. They have identified small size antibody. They claim that this small-sized biological molecule can completely neutralize the SARS-Cov-2 virus that causes Covid-19.
According to the study published in the journal Cell, this molecule of ten times smaller size than normal sized antibodies has been used to make a drug called AB8. This medicine can be used against SARS-Cov-2.
Largely effective in prevention and treatment
Researchers at the University of British Columbia, Canada, including Indian-origin Sriram Subramaniam, have tried the AB8 drug on mice infected with SARS-Cov-2 in their tests. They have found this drug to be largely effective in the prevention and treatment of infections.
Researchers say that by having a small size, this molecule increases the ability of the tissue to neutralize the coronavirus. This drug does not bind to human cells, which is a good sign. There is no possibility of any ill effects on people.
People can be protected from infection
Researcher John Mellors of the University of Pittsburgh, USA, associated with this study, said, “AB8 not only has the ability to treat Covid-19 but also can help people avoid infection.” “Large-sized antibodies are effective against other infectious diseases and we hope that this can become an effective treatment against corona,” he said.
Significantly, the whole world is facing a corona pandemic these days. The United States, India and Brazil have seen the highest number of corona cases. At the same time, many countries have overcome the corona infection to a great extent, while some countries are still waiting for the corona vaccine.
