Israel and Netherlands studies claim progress in Covid-19 antibody trials
by Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem from on (#532EG)
Scientists welcome initial step' towards developing antibody to treat or prevent coronavirus
Separate studies in Israel and the Netherlands claim to have created antibodies that can block the coronavirus infection, a potential future treatment touted as a game-changer until a vaccine becomes available.
A Dutch-led team of scientists said they had managed to halt infection in a lab setting. At the same time, the Israeli defence minister announced a state-run research centre had developed an antibody that he claimed could neutralise [the coronavirus] inside carriers' bodies". The Guardian understands the antibody has not yet been trialled on humans, however.
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