Scientists in Uzbekistan are tested by an edible transgenic volumetric vaccine against coronavirus COVID-19, there are already positive results, the representative of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic reported.
Experiment showed that the coronavirus S-protein, synthesized in the tomato, enters the intestines and awakens the immune system. The antibodies produced will fight the pathogen, “RIA news says the words of the Academy Representative.
He clarified that the relevant studies are conducted in the center of genomics and bioinformatics of the Academy of Sciences, it is planned to complete them until the end of this year.
“It is very cheap to produce such vaccines in plants. And this is a safe and harmless product, and this” edible “vaccination is very by the way for children,” added to the Academy.