China detects HIV-blocking substances

Chinese scientists say they have detected substances that block HIV and can develop into a gel to prevent sexually transmitted AIDS.

Scientists from Hong Kong University, Shanghai Pharmaceutical Company Targetdrug and Nanjing University (China) have discovered a molecule, named TD-0680, that prevents HIV virus from entering cells. in the human body.

Chinese scientists say they have discovered substances that can block HIV

Dr. Zhiwei Chen, director of the Institute of AIDS Research at the University of Hong Kong, said the molecule TD-0680 has the ability to effectively prevent HIV from spreading through sex. The new molecule could be developed into a gel that prevents HIV virus from entering the body through sex.

'This will help people, especially women with more methods, besides using condoms, to protect them from HIV virus when having sex,' said Dr. Zhiwei Chen on NY Daily News. .

The ideal solution to prevent HIV virus is to develop an effective vaccine. However, while waiting for the vaccine to be produced, according to Dr. Zhiwei Chen, other methods, such as the disinfectant TD-0680, need to be found.

Chinese scientists say that the molecule TD-0680 is more effective than Maraviroc, which has been licensed for clinical treatment by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

According to research statistics, 90% of AIDS patients in China are due to unsafe sex.

Reference: Nydailynews