Sokoto varsity researchers submit COVID vaccine for preclinical trials in Nigeria | TheCable COVID19
Researchers at the Usman Danfodio University Sokoto have submitted a COVID 19 vaccine candidate for preclinical trials in Nigeria.
He said the feat demonstrates the ability of indigenous scientists to solve problems using home-grown resources.“The milestone portrays our expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technologies to rapidly develop vaccine candidates against any emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases in Nigeria,” he said.
“Additionally, TETFund COVID-19 special intervention research grant has supported our study on the innovative approach to rapidly identify potential therapeutics for COVID-19.“The study identified seven orthodox medicines for repurposing and two herbal medicines with significant inhibitory activities against the virus that causes COVID-19.
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