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 : | subeer@niab.org.in; ganguli@niab.org.in |
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. |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Faridabad |
Funding Agency : | Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India |