Research

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title :

Development of photosensitiser nanoformulations for the eradication of SARS-CoV-2 via antiviral photodynamic therapy

Area of research :

COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus area :

SARS-CoV-2 virus

Principal Investigator :

Jayeeta Bhaumik, Scientist, Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Punjab

Timeline Start Year :

2020

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

The aim of this project is to develop photosensitiser nanoformulations for the eradication of SARS-CoV-2 via antiviral photodynamic therapy.

Outcome/Output:

A series of photosensitiser nanoformulations were prepared and one formulation showed very high efficacy (equivalent to Ramdesivir) to destroy SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.

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