Researchers produce 6 antibodies against zica virus

A team of researchers has succeeded in producing six Zika virus antibodies that can be used to test and treat the disease that affects more than 1.5 million people worldwide.

According to the American medical site "MedicalXpress", Dr. Ravi Dorfasola and his colleagues in the study said that the antibodies "can be dual-use as diagnostic tools capable of identifying subtypes of Zica virus and can be developed to treat Zica virus infection.

Zika virus is mainly transmitted by mosquitoes and most people with no symptoms, such as rashes, mild fever and red eyes, but infection during pregnancy can lead to abortion, premature birth and abnormalities Serious conbad such as There is no vaccine or effective drug to treat the disease.

Using a technique called ribosome, the researchers produced six artificial antibodies linked to the Zika virus. Inexpensive antibodies can be used in production by means of a simple Zica virus test.

Since Zica virus develops, it is useful to have six different antibodies in case of mutation of the virus. It is likely that it is at least one antibody that can match the virus and that can therefore be used for diagnosis and treatment.

The public, especially pregnant or pregnant women, should learn to avoid mosquito bites by applying a mosquito repellent, wearing long pants and long shirts, removing stagnant water, etc., indicated Researchers.

The researchers said that there should be more research to check the possibility of antibodies to diagnose and treat the Zika virus.