in the laboratory, researchers from the University of Michigan, they have discovered that the lectin possessing bananas, it might prevent infection of immune cells by HIV, according to a study conducted and published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Was already known that these substances were able to join the sugars in the cover of infectious agents, thus facilitating their detection and destruction by cells of the immune system, so the study is based on the use of these substances, with HIV. as Michael Dawson, of the programme of Immunology of the University, would have another very important function, as these substances are less specific antiviral drugs, the virus will be less likely to mutate.
If the studies remain on track, could develop a microbicide, similar to vaginal gels that tries to prevent sexual transmission of the virus, which could be a step forward in the fight against AIDS.
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Tags: Studies health, HIV, AIDS
