Advancements in Nipah virus treatment: Analysis of current progress in vaccines, antivirals, and therapeutics
Authors: Gayatree Mishra, Vishal Prajapat, Debasis Nayak
Year: 2024
Journal: Immunology
DOI: 10.1111/imm.13695
Summary
This paper discusses the current progress in NiV-vaccine research and therapeutic options, including mAbs and antiviral medications.
Key Findings
- Several potential vaccine candidates have been developed and tested in animal models
- Some of these candidate vaccines have entered further clinical trials
- Research has identified a handful of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) capable of neutralizing the virion
- Progress in discovering potential antiviral drugs has been limited
Methodology
- Study Type: Review
- Geographic Focus: South-Asian and South-East Asian countries, Africa, and Australia
Topics
Vaccines, Antivirals, Therapeutics, Nipah virus
Relevance
The paper is crucial for fast-tracking ongoing projects related to vaccine clinical trials, anti-NiV therapeutics due to NiV’s pandemic potential.
Source
View the entire paper: File:Immunology - 2023 - Mishra - Advancements in Nipah virus treatment Analysis of current progress in vaccines antivirals .pdf