The Israel Institute for Biological Research has developed a monoclonal antibody that can neutralize covid-19 virus in a patient’s body. Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said that this is a significant breakthrough in the possible treatment of the virus. He issued an official statement saying that the developed antibody ” attacks the virus and neutralizes it inside the virus carrier’s body.” Called as monoclonal antibodies, they are cloned from a single recovered cell.
They are easier to create and use compared to polyclonal antibodies which has to be derived from multiple cells. It is currently being patented and the government of Israel is looking for an international manufacturer for a mass production. It is however unclear if the vaccine has been tested for it’s safety and efficacy on humans.
