Scientists Develop Llama ‘Nanobodies’ Capable of Chasing Out Human Cytomegalovirus
| Date | 23rd, Jul 2021 |
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| Source | AZoNano - Nanotechnology Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Scientists have developed a 'nanobody' - a small fragment of a llama antibody - that is capable of chasing out human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) as it hides away from the immune system. This then enables immune cells to seek out and destroy this potentially deadly virus.