Chicken IgY Antibodies Provide Mucosal Barrier against SARS-CoV-2 Virus and Other Pathogens.
Isr Med Assoc J
; 23(4): 208-211, 2021 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1200569
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This mini review includes two case descriptions. It introduces the use of chicken egg yolk antibody (IgY) solutions in the prevention and cure of viral and bacterial infections. Application for the protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), rotavirus, and influenza viruses, as well as for the eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, caries, various enteric bacteria and other pathogens, and toxins have been developed. This approach is a fast, reliable, safe, and tested method for producing molecular shield and protection against emerging pathogens and epidemics. In the current pandemic situation caused by coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), this method of passive immunization could be applied for rapid protection against modifiable agents. The specific IgY antibodies start to accumulate into egg yolks about 3 weeks after the immunization of the chicken. The product can be collected safely, as the antigen is not found in the eggs. This method for microbial safety uses natural means and commonly used food substances, which have been tested and could be produced for both blocking epidemics and applying personalized medicine.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Immunoglobulins
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Immunization, Passive
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Egg Yolk
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COVID-19
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Antibodies
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Isr Med Assoc J
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Finland
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