Plot Spread of a new strain of coronavirus “omicron”
Chinese scientists have discovered a 35B5 monoclonal antibody capable of neutralizing various strains of COVID-19, according to the bioRxiv resource.
According to the scientists, using a cryoelectron microscope, it was possible to discover that the 35B5 antibody affects the part of the virus that does not change during the mutation. This feature allows the 35B5 antibody to be used to create a universal vaccine against various strains of coronavirus.
The researchers speculate that the 35B5 antibody will be able to neutralize the recently emerging omicron strain.
Earlier, doctors from South Africa said those vaccinated faced the best omicron. Most of those infected with the new strain of the disease are mild.
Prior to that, Honored Doctor of Russia, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Onishchenko said that & # 39; There was no reason to panic due to the spread of the new strain. The specialist recalled data from the World Health Organization, according to which, “ omicron '' is more contagious, but according to the doctor, this happens with all the new mutations in the virus. & nbsp;