Vaccines may soon be available for diseases like AIDS, cancer; trials on mRNA vaccines are underway.
Trials of mRNA technology vaccine for diseases including influenza, AIDS
Vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna, effective against the coronavirus, have been developed using mRNA technology. Now scientists want to eradicate diseases like AIDS, cancer, and Zika virus with the same technology. A vaccine made from mRNA can be effective against this deadly disease.
mRNA technology
mRNA makes proteins in our cells. This is a small part of the genetic code. This technology sends a message to our cells when any virus or bacteria attacks our bodies. So proteins, like proteins like viruses or bacteria, are produced in our bodies. It then makes antibodies in our immune system.
Once the formula is understood, the vaccine can be made quickly and easily with this technology. At the same time, the body's immunity is strengthened. The corona vaccine is the world's first mRNA-based vaccine.
It can be an effective vaccine against these diseases
1. Influenza
The current influenza vaccine is 40-60% effective. Scientists say that a more effective vaccine can be made from mRNA. His trials have begun in America. Pfizer has started research on 600 volunteers, and Modern Company has already begun investigation on 180 volunteers.
2. HIV / AIDS
Scientists have been to make a vaccine for decades. The virus enters the body and hides. Scientists believe that a vaccine made from mRNA could teach the immune system to recognize the virus. Its clinical trials are underway in the US.
3. Zika virus
If pregnant women become infected with the Zika virus, the baby may be born with a disability. So far, there is no vaccine for this disease. Moderna is currently conducting clinical trials on the mRNA vaccine.
4. Cytomegalovirus
This common virus is harmful to newborns. Infected children may have problems such as deafness and low growth rate. Scientists are testing six mRNA vaccines to create a vaccine against this virus.
5. Cancer
Preparations for the Phase-2 trial of the cancer mRNA vaccine have begun. A German biotech company is developing it. According to scientists, this vaccine can target cancer and tumor proteins. As the immune system recognizes tumor cells, antibodies will be produced. As a result, the vaccine will kill tumor cells and prevent cancer cells from regenerating.
Source from Diyabhashkar