A discovery that could revolutionize cures against Covid. Yes, because while the vaccination campaign continues around the world, research takes important steps forward. And in fact the new discovery comes from Israel, a country which among other things is very advanced in research and vaccinations. The drug is called EXO-CD24. The research was carried out by the Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
Israel and steps forward to fight the virus
And this, apparently, is one of the drugs that works the most. Because it must be said, there are many experiments on this front. Such as antibodies monoclonal that could heal even the most severe patients in a few simple steps. This, on the other hand, would be the first drug to fight the virus. So a really significant discovery. A team of researchers tested it in an experimental phase but with significant results. When administered to thirty positive patients it reported a 96 percent success rate.
The search for an Israeli center
According to the first data that emerged from this research, 29 patients had an improvement within 48 hours. The research was carried out by a group led by Professor Nadir Arber of the hospital's Integrated Cancer Prevention Center. But how it works. The drug tested in Israel appears to stem and defeat the cytokine storm, an inflammatory syndrome in which the immune system gets out of control. The drug works with tiny sac-like particles that carry materials between cells to deliver a protein to the lungs. "This protein - said Shiran Shapira of Arber's lab - is found on the surface of cells and has a known and important role in regulating the immune system, helping to calm the system and curb the storm".
The administration of the drug
There would be no side effects, as the researchers claim. In fact, the medicine is administered by inhalation, once a day. And it goes on for five days. The drug goes directly to the lungs and acts locally. "At Ichilov we are among the world leaders in the search for the cure for the horrible epidemic - pointed out the director of the Ichilov research center, Roni Gamzu -. The results of the Phase 1 trial are excellent and give us confidence".
Israel at the forefront of the fight against Covid
And so Israel is confirming that it has adopted a just policy in the fight against the virus. Not only has research made significant strides, but vaccination has also. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 90 percent of people aged 60 and over in the country have received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to date.. Now a possible cure that could soon be approved by the competent authorities. We are therefore well on our way out of this terrible period of pandemic.
