Himachal Pradesh institute's antiserum trials show +ve results : The Tribune India

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Ambika Sharma
Solan, May 4
Kasauli-based Central Research Institute (CRI) has manufactured an antiserum which has been found effective in neutralising the Covid virus, including its mutant strains. The test was conducted by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune.
Neutralises virus
Antiserum is human or nonhuman blood serum containing polyclonal antibodies used to provide passive immunity against many diseases
Added protection
It will provide an additional protection to critical Covid patients and help reduce mortality
The CRI had begun working on the antiserum in April last year in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Institute director Dr Ajay Tahlan said, “The test result is heartening. It will pave the way for further trial. A lot of work was involved in manufacturing the antiserum. Horses were inoculated with dead virus provided by the NIV and antibodies were developed. The antiserum was then sent to Pune for testing.”

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