Zika Virus Antibody

Taking a step further in identifying a possible therapy for the Zika infection, researchers have discovered the mechanism by which a human antibody previously identified to react with the Dengue virus, prevents Zika infection at a cellular level.

An antibody produced by the human body shielded unborn mice against Zika, a study said on Monday, raising hopes for thwarting the virus known to cause brain damage in human foetuses.

Scientists have identified six Zika virus antibodies in mice, an advance that may pave the way for a vaccine, better diagnostic tests and possibly new therapies for the mosquito-borne virus.

Taking a step further in identifying a possible therapy for the Zika infection, researchers have discovered the mechanism by which a human antibody previously identified to react with the Dengue virus, prevents Zika infection at a cellular level.

An antibody produced by the human body shielded unborn mice against Zika, a study said on Monday, raising hopes for thwarting the virus known to cause brain damage in human foetuses.

Scientists have identified six Zika virus antibodies in mice, an advance that may pave the way for a vaccine, better diagnostic tests and possibly new therapies for the mosquito-borne virus.