Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, in collaboration with colleagues in China, have discovered an antibody-like molecule that can protect mice from various influenza viruses. The findings could pave the way for new treatments and the development of broader influenza vaccines.
We have identified a small molecule that binds to the virus’s surface protein and prevents infection. This molecule, known as E10, belongs to a class of so-called nanobodies. It has shown the ability to protect mice from several influenza strains, including those responsible for seasonal epidemics.”
Davide Angeletti, Associate Professor of Immunology at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and study’s senior author
Effective against multiple influenza types
The molecule targets a conserved part…