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New two-antibody cocktail targets deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses

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Researchers have developed a novel two-antibody cocktail designed to combat both the Nipah and Hendra viruses, two highly lethal pathogens within the henipavirus family. This innovative treatment targets two distinct viral proteins, making it significantly harder for the viruses to develop resistance compared to single-antibody therapies. Animal trials in hamsters demonstrated complete protection against lethal Nipah virus infection, even when treatment was administered after the onset of illness. This dual-targeting strategy holds promise for more durable protection against rapidly evolving viruses. AI

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New two-antibody cocktail targets deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · William A. Haseltine, Contributor ·

    A Two-Antibody Cocktail Targets Two Of The World’s Deadliest Viruses

    A two-antibody cocktail that targets Nipah and Hendra’s receptor-binding and fusion proteins protects animals from lethal infection and helps prevent viral escape.

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