Nasal Spray May Prevent COVID-19 Infections, Research Suggests
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Nasal Spray May Prevent COVID-19 Infections, Research Suggests.
According to Yahoo! Finance, researchers at Columbia University have developed a nasal spray that was tested on ferrets and a 3D model of human lungs.
The nasal spray successfully
prevented coronavirus infections.
A lipid and peptide combination, known as a lipopeptide, blocks key proteins and stops the virus from fusing with a target cell's membrane. .
In addition to being affordable and not requiring refrigeration, researchers say it should work
instantly and last for at least 24 hours.
Human clinical trials need to be conducted before the public can utilize this potential game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. .
According to Columbia University, scientists intend to "rapidly advance" to further testing
According to Yahoo! Finance, researchers at Columbia University have developed a nasal spray that was tested on ferrets and a 3D model of human lungs.
The nasal spray successfully
prevented coronavirus infections.
A lipid and peptide combination, known as a lipopeptide, blocks key proteins and stops the virus from fusing with a target cell's membrane. .
In addition to being affordable and not requiring refrigeration, researchers say it should work
instantly and last for at least 24 hours.
Human clinical trials need to be conducted before the public can utilize this potential game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. .
According to Columbia University, scientists intend to "rapidly advance" to further testing