Antibodies and their derivatives can protect plants and animals -
including humans - against viruses. Members of this class of drugs are
usually highly specific against components of a particular virus, and
mutations in the virus that change these components can make them
ineffective. An article published in PLOS Pathogens now reports
that a mini antibody called 3D8 scFv can degrade (or chew up) viral DNA
and RNA regardless of specific sequences and protect mammalian cells
and genetically manipulated mice against different viruses.
Plos Pathogens
including humans - against viruses. Members of this class of drugs are
usually highly specific against components of a particular virus, and
mutations in the virus that change these components can make them
ineffective. An article published in PLOS Pathogens now reports
that a mini antibody called 3D8 scFv can degrade (or chew up) viral DNA
and RNA regardless of specific sequences and protect mammalian cells
and genetically manipulated mice against different viruses.
Plos Pathogens
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