Research
Title : | Developing natural antimicrobial peptides (AMP) for anti viral immunity |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus area : | Antimicrobial peptides |
Principal Investigator : | Prof. Colin Jamora, Institute For Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (InSTEM), Bengaluru |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | colinj@instem.res.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | This study aims to explore if the body’s own immune system can be harnessed to block or protect from SARS-CoV-2 infection. |
Outcome/Output: | Development of a formulation containing AMPs that will damage the virus and can be used as a protective method to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Institute For Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (InSTEM), Bengaluru Funding Agency :Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India | |