Edible antibodies to treat and prevent gastrointestinal disorders
Monday, April 1, 2019 - 12:40
in Health & Medicine
Therapeutic antibodies are increasingly being used in the clinic for the treatment of various diseases. Yet, oral to gut targeting of antibodies remains a challenge due to their incapability to survive digestion and reach gastrointestinal tissues. Now, scientists have developed a new antibody technology that combines the advantages of antibody-based therapies with the convenience of oral drug administration.