Chinese scientists have found antibodies that neutralize the coronavirus

Scientists from China tested on monkeys monoclonal antibodies that neutralize the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. A report published in the journal Nature.

Thus, experts have isolated from the plasma of survivors-COVID-19 antibodies that neutralize the coronavirus. Scientists have received 206 specific monoclonal antibodies from plasma of eight patients. ‘ve managed to isolate two monoclonal antibodies with potent neutralizing activity of CA1 and CB6 — both have proven efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 in the laboratory, and CB6 has successfully tested on monkeys-the rhesus monkey. Antibodies may be used as a “temporary vaccine” to protect against infection healthy people, said Chinese scientists.

According to them, they plan to conduct clinical trials in humans.

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