University of Pittsburgh scientists make antibody discovery for COVID-19 [View all]
Link: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2020/09/14/Pitt-Pittsburgh-scientists-COVID-19-discovery-antibody-Ab8-treat-prevent-SARS-CoV-2/stories/202009140088
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have taken a major step toward a potential drug treatment for COVID-19.
Pitt School of Medicine researchers discovered the smallest biological molecule to date that completely and specifically neutralizes the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a report published Monday in the journal Cell.
The scientists reported that a tiny antibody component 10 times smaller than a full-sized antibody can be used to create a therapeutic and preventative drug called Ab8 and found it to be highly effective in preventing the SARS-CoV-2 in mice and hamsters.
The molecules tiny size could be advantageous for its movement through the bodys tissues to neutralize the virus and for administering the drug for example, through inhalation, according to the university.
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