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FakeNoose

(32,356 posts)
Mon Sep 14, 2020, 05:04 PM Sep 2020

University of Pittsburgh scientists make antibody discovery for COVID-19

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 molecule’s tiny size could be advantageous for its movement through the body’s tissues to neutralize the virus and for administering the drug — for example, through inhalation, according to the university.


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University of Pittsburgh scientists make antibody discovery for COVID-19 (Original Post) FakeNoose Sep 2020 OP
Thanx for posting Botany Sep 2020 #1
That's encouraging. n/t Laelth Sep 2020 #2
*like* ananda Sep 2020 #3
That is encouraging, but in the lab and in mice and hamsters PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #4
We can handle it ... GeorgeGist Sep 2020 #5
Trumpsters can't handle life itself. Yavin4 Sep 2020 #6
Well one step at a time! Initech Sep 2020 #9
Good news. Still, the best way to combat the virus is through changes in human Yavin4 Sep 2020 #7
Seems Encouraging, Ma'am The Magistrate Sep 2020 #8
K&R for visibility. crickets Sep 2020 #10

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,750 posts)
4. That is encouraging, but in the lab and in mice and hamsters
Mon Sep 14, 2020, 05:16 PM
Sep 2020

is still a long way from humans. We'd be better off if such very early results simply weren't reported.

Yavin4

(35,357 posts)
6. Trumpsters can't handle life itself.
Mon Sep 14, 2020, 05:19 PM
Sep 2020

The world bewilders them that's why they need Fox News to confirm their idiotic views.

Yavin4

(35,357 posts)
7. Good news. Still, the best way to combat the virus is through changes in human
Mon Sep 14, 2020, 05:21 PM
Sep 2020

behavior much like HIV. Getting people to take simple precautions and make some personal sacrifices would do more to stop the virus from killing us.

The Magistrate

(95,237 posts)
8. Seems Encouraging, Ma'am
Mon Sep 14, 2020, 05:28 PM
Sep 2020

Thank you for sharing it.

A result in a living organism is a few steps better than one in a test tube.

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