Scientists Find Natural Protein That Blocks COVID-19 Infection

Scientists Find Natural Protein That Blocks COVID-19 Infection
A man wearing a face mask walks before the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, NSW, Australia on July 22, 2020. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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The human body has a natural defence against COVID-19 which scientists at the University of Sydney say could pave the path for future vaccines against newer strains.

The team discovered that the body contains a naturally occurring protein, the leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 15 (LRRC15), which ties itself to the COVID-19 virus and does not pass it on to other cells.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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