Antibodies derived from llamas have been shown to neutralise the SARS-CoV-2 virus in lab tests, researchers have found. They hope the antibodies — known as nanobodies due to their small size — could eventually be developed as a treatment for patients with severe COVID-19.
Engineered llama antibodies neutralize COVID-19 virus
Antibodies derived from llamas have been shown to neutralise the SARS-CoV-2 virus in lab tests, researchers have found. They hope the antibodies — known as nanobodies due to their small size — could eventually be developed as a treatment for patients with severe COVID-19.
