A group of scientists from the United States has developed a bait in the form of nanosponges, working like a sponge. They absorb pathogens and toxins to prevent unpleasant consequences for the body.. It is reported by UC San Diego News Center. Nanospongs are reportedly equipped with a membrane that is coated with the same receptors as simulated cells in the human body.. As a result, SARS-CoV-2 perceives them as its target and connects with them. “This is how treatment works: the virus loses its only goal - the ability to replicate and as a result becomes non-dangerous. Further, viral “waste” can be excreted naturally from the body, ”the study says.. Efficiency of nanosponje tested on lung cells. According to the developers of the new treatment method, SARS-CoV-2 in this case lost 93% of its properties. “Unlike drugs, nanosponges can be used to treat a wide range of viral diseases,” commented study co-author Anna Honko. The authors of the idea say that the approach will work against any new coronavirus and other respiratory viruses.. In addition, according to scientists, nanospungs will work even if the virus mutates.

“I don’t think it can be said about the vaccines or drugs currently being developed,” added scientist Liangfang Zhang. Annual mutations of the virus will require new research and a new vaccine composition, as is the case, for example, with the influenza virus. Previously, the WHO said that the first drug appeared, which, according to the results of clinical trials, helped to reduce mortality from coronavirus. News from Telegram. Subscribe to our channel https: // t. me / korrespondentnet Author: 1.