On the participation of scientists of the NAS of Ukraine in counteracting COVID-19. Development of diagnostic systems, drugs and monitoring of dangerous strains
According to the materials of report at the meeting of the Presidium of NAS of Ukraine, June 9, 2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15407/visn2021.08.056Keywords:
SARS-CoV-2, PCR diagnostics, test systems, strain monitoring, drugs against COVID-19Abstract
The main directions of work of scientists of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics of the NAS of Ukraine aimed at counteracting the spread of coronavirus infection are considered. In particular, the first domestic test system for PCR diagnostics of SARS-CoV-2 has been created, which was later significantly improved. A combined test system has been developed for the simultaneous diagnosis of a number of viruses as well as marker genes. Work is underway to establish a laboratory for the pilot production of gene constructs for diagnostic test systems, vaccines, drug development technologies, immunobiological drugs for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19 and other dangerous diseases. The institute is also actively involved in monitoring new strains of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
