European researchers have found the antibody that can block the infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus - aka the Wuhan coronavirus - which is now re-branded COVID-19.
The Daily Mail reports that the antibody, "Known as 47D11, targets the deadly virus's infamous 'spike protein', which it uses to hook onto cells and insert its genetic material."
The good news is that the antibody attacks the worst part of the virus that creates the respiratory disease in COVID-19.
The Daily Mail says the breakthrough could "Alter the course of infection or protect an unfenced person exposed to someone with the virus."
The European research team identified the antibody from 51 cell lines from mice that had been engineered to carry human genes.
'Using this collection of SARS-CoV antibodies, we identified an antibody that also neutralises infection of SARS-CoV-2 in cultured cells.
Researchers say not only will the antibody neutralize the virus, but it can be made in the lab, which means it's not dependent on plasma from people previously infected with the virus.
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/victoria-taft/2020/05/05/388111-n388111
The Daily Mail reports that the antibody, "Known as 47D11, targets the deadly virus's infamous 'spike protein', which it uses to hook onto cells and insert its genetic material."
The good news is that the antibody attacks the worst part of the virus that creates the respiratory disease in COVID-19.
The Daily Mail says the breakthrough could "Alter the course of infection or protect an unfenced person exposed to someone with the virus."
The European research team identified the antibody from 51 cell lines from mice that had been engineered to carry human genes.
'Using this collection of SARS-CoV antibodies, we identified an antibody that also neutralises infection of SARS-CoV-2 in cultured cells.
Researchers say not only will the antibody neutralize the virus, but it can be made in the lab, which means it's not dependent on plasma from people previously infected with the virus.
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/victoria-taft/2020/05/05/388111-n388111
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