Immunizer developed by UFMG researchers showed results in blocking the effect of drugs in preclinical testing
One Vaccine developed by Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG extension) against addiction crack AND cocaine is nominated for the Euro Award, which recognizes the innovation potential of Latin American medical professionals. baptism of ‘Calixcoca‘, the immunizer has already demonstrated its safety and efficacy in the preclinical stages of the study and is now seeking funding for human trials.
Calixcoca acts on the immune system, inducing the production of antibodies that bind to cocaine in the bloodstream. This binding turns the drug into a large molecule that bypasses the blood-brain barrier. Ideally, the proposal aims to block the absorption of cocaine and its derivatives, such as crack.
Created in a laboratory, the drug can have an effect up to ten times more powerful than the “traditional” plant
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The other finalists of the Euro Prize are: Multimedia platform “Nonu, accompany me to heal” (Costa Rica), Virtual reality as a diagnostic and therapeutic aid for social anxiety (Chile), Helmet for assisted breathing Elmo (Ceará), CircPress – Automatic circuit for chest compressions and defibrillation (Minas Gerais), Connection of vascular endoprostheses without suture – endoHub (Santa Catarina), Development of an algorithm to predict the benefit of treatment in elderly patients with cancer (Chile), AngelUS Soluções em Saúde (Minas Gerais), Lung Reexpansion Device (Colombia), Development and validation of a rapid test for the detection of IgG antibodies against HTLV-1 (Bahia), Hilab Lens Project: Point-of-Care Hematological Reader (Paraná), Machine Learning for Transplantation – ML4Tx (São Paulo), Diagnosis and Surveillance of Viral Infections Using Next Generation Sequencing (São Paulo), Aico Project – Artificial Sphincter for Colostomies (Paraná), Use of Immersive Virtual Reality in Cognitive Training of Injury Victims traumatic brain injury (San Paolo).
The Euro Prize is offered by Eurofarma Pharmaceuticals and any medical professional with active registration in the following countries can participate: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama , Costa Rica, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. Learn more about voting Here.
Source: Terra
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