New research has identified an antibody that may be effective in treating and preventing coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.
A new study has identified an antibody that may be valuable in responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The antibody has the potential to help treat the disease, as well as to reduce the chances of contracting the infection that causes it.
The research has been published in the journal Nature Communications, and it was led by scientists from three institutions in the Netherlands: Utrecht University, the Erasmus Medical Center, and the pharmaceutical company Harbour BioMed.