TriSb92

TriSb92

Question: What is TriSb92, which was recently in news?
a) Molecule
b) New Exoplanet
c) Submarine
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-

  • Researchers in Finland have developed a novel nasal spray that is effective against all variants of Covid and can prevent infection up to 8 hours.
  • These researchers from the University of Helsinki have developed a molecule TriSb92 that will inactivate the coronavirus spike protein.
  • On infecting the mice, it offered protection against infection in situations where in all unprotected mice were infected.
  • It also offers adequate short-term protection against coronavirus.
  • Cell cultures and animal studies on the TriSb92 molecule also show that it protects against coronavirus.
  • It provides protection for a minimum of eight hours, including in cases of high exposure risk.
  • In contrast to vaccine protection TriSb92, after its administration show the results immediately. It is sent nasally.

By – Rajesh Tripathi

Links:-
https://weather.com/en-IN/india/coronavirus/news/2022-01-13-a-new-nasal-spray-that-is-effective-against-all-types-of-viruses