Medical research: Ebola therapy protects severely ill monkeys

Nature. 2014 Oct 2;514(7520):41-3. doi: 10.1038/nature13746. Epub 2014 Aug 29.

Abstract

A blend of three monoclonal antibodies has completely protected monkeys against a lethal dose of Ebola virus. Unlike other post-infection therapies, the treatment works even at advanced stages of the disease.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Viral / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / drug therapy*
  • Immunization, Passive*
  • Male

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Viral