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The scientists from Novosibirsk for the first time obtained antibodies that neutralize coronavirus Jul 20, 2020 | 13:29 / Interesting information

For the first time in Russia, the staff of the Immunogenetics Laboratory of the Institute of Molecular and Plant Biology of RAS in Novosibirsk obtained antibodies that neutralize a new type of coronavirus. For this, a blood sample of people recovering from COVID-19 and a unique B-lymphocyte sorting technology were used. The antibodies obtained have the ability to block the interaction between the virus and the cell receptor ACE2 (a protein that helps the pathogen enter the body), preventing it from entering the target cell. Executive Secretary of the Working Group Olga Dorokhova believes that the further development of this work will provide a basis for the development of specific therapeutic and prophylactic measures against COVID-19. In addition, the results will be useful for improving the vaccine by providing material to study the characteristics of immunity during coronavirus infection.

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