Top

Four antibodies found to neutralize Omicron

Four antibodies found to neutralize Omicron
Four antibodies found to neutralize Omicron

Having traced the effect of 37 monoclonal antibodies on the omicron variant of coronavirus, scientists have identified four molecules that can neutralize not only it but many other coronaviruses as well. The results of the study were published on bioRxiv.

"Almost all studied antibodies have virtually no effect on the omicron strain of coronavirus. The only exceptions were the antibodies S2K146, S2X259, S2H97, and sotrovimab. Moreover, they can neutralize a wide range of coronaviruses. The development of their analogs is critical for the further fight against the pandemic," researchers wrote.

In a new study, biologists led by David Whistler, an associate professor at Washington State University, analyzed how pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies act on Omicron.

Among them were antibodies isolated from the blood of recovered and vaccinated patients, and their monoclonal analogs were used in the preparation of experimental drugs for COVID-19.

If you find out orphographic mistake in the text, please select mistaken part of the text and press Ctrl + Enter.

Last added

Latest news



orphus_system