Washington - SANA
American researchers have developed biosensors to detect the proteins that make up the Corona virus and antibodies.
According to the journal Nature, researchers from W University explained that the designed devices rely on a protein that glows when mixed with components of the virus or specific antibodies to the coronavirus, indicating that this breakthrough will allow for a faster and more widespread test in the near future.
In an attempt to directly detect the Coronavirus in patient samples without the need for genetic amplification, a team of researchers led by David Baker, Professor of Biochemistry and Director of the Protein Design Institute, used computers to design new biosensors that recognize these protein-based devices and certain molecules on the surface of the virus and attach to them. Then it emits light through a biochemical reaction.
The researchers pointed out that the antibody test can reveal whether a person has been infected with Corona in the past or not and can be used to track the spread of the epidemic, but it also requires complex laboratory equipment and equipment.