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“Two antibodies derived from so many donors have been isolated,” explains Professor Massimo Galli to the newspaper La Stampa after the discovery of the two superantibodies that could block the entry of the SarsCov2 virus into cells. And it is Galli himself, together with an international group led by the University of Washington, who conducted the research that led to the discovery of antibodies.
“They stem from the evolution of Ebola studies, against which one of the few things that worked was a cocktail of neutralized antibodies. Since then, this path has been continued, because it is considered valid for all viral diseases such as HIV and now Covid-19. The publication took place in Science with an international research group and thanks to Agostino Riva della Statale. […] Two antibodies derived from as many donors were isolated. There are at least two others in the world, but these are two more and given their therapeutic potential they could be reproduced on a large scale “
Despite everything, the professor is cautious in defining them as more effective than the long-awaited anti-Covid vaccine.
“For both, the saying ‘data first, date later’ applies. If antibodies worked, they would be the evolution of plasma therapy because they would use the active ingredient as a cure. The vaccine would be preventive and prevention is always better than cure “
Not only. Galli also expresses himself about the mandatory nature of outdoor masks that he sees a growing number of local administrators in favor, such as the Governor of Campania Vincenzo De Luca, who has already imposed the obligation throughout the region.
“Nobody likes another confinement and therefore we have to be careful. Last time it took us by surprise, while this time there is still the possibility of curbing the outbreaks “
In the chapter on tampons, Professor Galli is convinced that it is necessary to increase the capacity of the health system.
“The swabs are there to prevent positives. This summer, the young people infected the elderly who are now hospitalized, starting from an asymptomatic condition “
Regarding access to stadiums limited to a thousand people, he says:
“Meetings of any kind should be avoided. I’ve said it as an interista for three generations, so the only derby is staying home with my wife from AC Milan. “
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