Obtained from the body of the llama antibodies can destroy the new type of coronavirus. To such conclusion the international group of scientists.
Experts have linked the 2 types of antibodies produced by the body of Lam in order to create a tool that is associated with the key for the penetration of human coronavirus in cell protein. Initial tests showed that antibodies actively block penetration and replication of the virus.
“This is one of the first antibody which neutralizes SARS-CoV-2,” said associate Professor of biological Sciences the University of Texas (USA) Jason Maclellan. It is noted that to stop SARS-CoV-2, the drug may penetrate into the organism as a vaccination. Experts believe that the tool would be useful including infected, as it can alleviate the disease.
The study was initiated a few years ago. Scientists have tried to find an effective method of dealing with SARS SARS-CoV and the virus MERS-CoV.
Outbreak caused by coronavirus disease was recorded at the end of 2019 in Central China and later spread to most countries. On 11 March, the who declared it a pandemic. According to the latest data, in Russia the number of cases increased during the day to 7099 and is 106 498. For the entire period in Russia recovered 11619 man, recorded in 1073 the death of people with confirmed coronavirus.
Earlier it was reported that the French doctors found the drug from the deadly symptoms of the coronavirus.
