bNAbs- Broadly Neutralising Antibodies to detect & neutralise HIV infection
Q. Scientists have discovered a novel anti body which could detect and neutralise HIV infection. What is it called?- Published on 15 Sep 15a. dNAbs- Deactivating neutralising antibodies
b. bNAbs- Broadly Neutralising Antibodies
c. cNAbs- Carbon Neutralising Antobodies
d. None of the above
ANSWER: bNAbs- Broadly Neutralising Antibodies
A new antibody called banks has been promoted to prevent HIV infection associated with AIDs. bNAbs has been found in blood samples of HIV patients whose immune system has naturally contained the infection. Antibodies protect the patient through recognition of protein called envelope spike present in surface of HIV strains and neutralising the impact of this virus. CalTech researchers have discovered one bNAb which may recognise the rapidly changing signature protein during the course of the HIV infection making it easier to detect and neutralise.
