Llamas to the rescue in fight against Covid!

[LaMouffette]

Just felt the need to post some encouraging news:

Researchers have developed a synthetic molecule, inspired by naturally occurring "nanobodies" found in llamas and other camelids, that could possibly be effective in preventing Covid-19 infection.

It would be administered as a nasal spray, which they are calling "Aeronabs." It's not a vaccine, but rather, another way to help prevent the virus from entering the body through the nose, which seems to be its favored entry point. According to the article:

“Far more effective than wearable forms of personal protective equipment, we think of AeroNabs as a molecular form of PPE that could serve as an important stopgap until vaccines provide a more permanent solution to COVID-19,” said AeroNabs co-inventor Peter Walter, PhD, professor of biochemistry and biophysics at UCSF and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator.

Of course, it could still enter through the mucous membranes in a person's mouth or eyes, but this might provide some protection.

The article says they hope to begin human trials soon. Here is the article:

[link:https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/08/418241/aeronabs-promise-powerful-inhalable-protection-against-covid-19|

[SheltieLover]

1. Awesome!

[dawg]

2. I do not want this if Carl was involved in any capacity.

[LaMouffette]

3. Thanks for introducing me to Carl the Llama!

Just watched my first episode of Llamas in Hats. Hilarious!

And no, I would not spray anything up my nose that Carl (or Typhoid Trump) had a hand in making or promoting, either!