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A Novel Approach for Rational Hepatitis C Virus-Vaccine Design

By Assaf Sagiv / December 17, 2020 / Comments Off on A Novel Approach for Rational Hepatitis C Virus-Vaccine Design

The Problem HCV is a major public health problem, with over 185 million people infected worldwide and at risk for developing life-threatening liver disease. Although FDA approved several Direct-Acting Antiviral Drugs (DAAs) demonstrating high efficacy and safety, they are highly expensive and unaffordable. Vaccines typically represent the most cost-effective strategy to prevent infectious disease which…

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BIRAD - Research and Development Co. Ltd

Novel Peptides for Treating Cocaine Addiction And Pain

By Assaf Sagiv / December 17, 2020 / Comments Off on Novel Peptides for Treating Cocaine Addiction And Pain

The Problems Drug addiction is a scourge of both developed and less-developed societies. The economic impact of drug addiction includes direct treatment costs as well as lost productivity and crime. Neuropathic pain is a chronic pain condition caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction in the nervous system. It can be a consequence of many different…

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