Research

COVID-19 Research

Title :

An easy method for developing fusion enabled SARS-CoV-2 virus fusion mimic (SCFM), by passing the need for biosafety level (BSL) facility

Area of research :

COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus area :

SARS-CoV-2 virus

Principal Investigator :

Subeer S Majumdar, Fellow, Nirmalya Ganguli, Scientist, National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Faridabad

Timeline Start Year :

2020

Timeline End Year :

2020

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

This project aims to develop fusion enabled, non-replicating and non-biohazardous mimics of SARS-CoV-2 virus fusion

Publications :

 
1

Outcome/Output:

1. Platform to test antiviral drugs, which target entry of the virus. 2. Platform to assess antibody levels in vaccinated individuals.

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