'Molecular condom' helps fight HIV

A type of ' molecular condom ' is being developed by scientists at the University of Utah, USA. Special materials due

Check the properties of molecular ' condoms ' (Photo: BBC)

This group of scientists crafted into a cream-like membrane when inserted into the vagina. Then, when exposed to the semen, the cream returns to liquid form and releases an anti-bacterial drug to attack HIV.

The University of Utah project is part of a research effort to develop ' microbicides ' - drug release systems such as oil, rings, sponges or creams to prevent HIV infection and other infections. sexually.

The type of HIV condom ' condom ' is very significant because in many countries the familiar form of condoms is banned or men do not like to use them. According to the researchers, this method of HIV prevention will be tested on humans in the next 5 years and widely used worldwide for 10 years.

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