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Univ of Pitt scientists claim to have discovered biomolecule that neutralizes coronavirus
Posted on 9/14/20 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 9/14/20 at 3:59 pm
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University of Pittsburgh scientists have isolated a biomolecule that “completely and specifically” neutralizes the virus that causes coronavirus.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers isolated the smallest biological molecule to date that neutralizes the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a report published Monday in the journal Cell. The antibody component is 10 times smaller than a full-sized antibody and has been used to create a drug known as Ab8 for use as a therapeutic and preventative against SARS-CoV-2, the report says.
The researchers reported that Ab8 is “highly effective” in preventing and treating SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice and hamsters.
“Ab8 not only has potential as therapy for COVID-19, but it also could be used to keep people from getting SARS-CoV-2 infections,” said co-author John Mellors, M.D., chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UPMC and Pitt, said in a release from UPMC. “Antibodies of larger size have worked against other infectious diseases and have been well tolerated, giving us hope that it could be an effective treatment for patients with COVID-19 and for protection of those who have never had the infection and are not immune.”
This post was edited on 9/14/20 at 4:06 pm
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Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:02 pm to sicboy
Good. I'm ditching the mask now.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:03 pm to sicboy
Can this molecule safely be distributed throughout the body, where COVID lives?
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:04 pm to BeepNode
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Can this molecule safely be distributed throughout the body, where COVID lives?
I posted the entire article.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:05 pm to BeepNode
quote:there are several products that are proven to do it
Can this molecule safely be distributed throughout the body, where COVID lives?
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:05 pm to BeepNode
The molecule has to be inserted rectally.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:05 pm to sicboy
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Univ of Pitt scientists claim to have discovered biomolecule that neutralizes COVID
Zinc, soap, and vitamin D?
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:07 pm to sicboy
People will happily take this but not a “rushed” vaccine
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:08 pm to sicboy
Imagine if Trump tweets about this or plugs it in a presser or speech.
Research from credible scientists, with decades spent earning pedigrees, will see its credibility evaporate in the media, instantly.
Research from credible scientists, with decades spent earning pedigrees, will see its credibility evaporate in the media, instantly.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:09 pm to Lou Pai
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Imagine if Trump tweets about this or plugs it in a presser or speech.
Maybe he should shut up about it and let the scientists figure it out and not try to get a quick and easy W.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:11 pm to BurningHeart
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Good. I'm ditching the mask now.
But the biomolecule won't be available until November 4th.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:11 pm to sicboy
Sorry cajun baws, this means back to Phase I for you.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:21 pm to sicboy
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sicboy
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:22 pm to NIH
Most accurate gif on the gaming board, OT, and every other board.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:23 pm to sicboy
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The researchers reported that Ab8 is “highly effective” in preventing and treating SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice and hamsters
There will no doubt be a bunch of pussies out there angry that a potentially world altering discovery is being tested on mice and hamsters.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:23 pm to sicboy
Can't think of a lamer thing to criticize him over, if he's trying to give the country and its economy some hope.
This post was edited on 9/14/20 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:24 pm to sicboy
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Ab8 not only has potential as therapy for COVID-19, but it also could be used to keep people from getting SARS-CoV-2 infections
It'll never see the light of day. Vaccines or bust.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:26 pm to sicboy
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I posted the entire article.
Sure, but it doesn't really say (specifics) in the article.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:28 pm to sicboy
And as always with this kind of shite: “Trials should begin by 2026 and a vaccine could be available by Fall of 2045.” Whoopee- fricking - Do!
Posted on 9/14/20 at 4:41 pm to Lou Pai
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Can't think of a lamer thing to criticize him over, if he's trying to give the country and its economy some hope.
It's the only thing the Left has these days since we're already passed the Russian collusion, immigrant hate, and peach mints.
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