However a spray was created developed by researchers and applied by biological laboratories. The treatment called Biovanta includes a throat spray containing Mucosal Immune Complex (MIC). results show that soar throat pain decreased by 68% to 75% within 36 hours around the treatment groups. treatments showed a reduction in nasal congestion by 57% to 67% as well as the treatment showing 72% reduction in cough. the multi targeted approach adopted here is a refreshing take on cold treatment, focusing on strengthening respiratory defenses while reducing inflammation. the treatment is already available in the market and the researchers are looking to test it for shortening the duration of flu and allergies. The study found that combining the throat spray with anti-inflammatory salicylates like aspirin effectively reduced cold symptoms. Interesting Engineering (IE) spoke to the founder of the company and lead author of the study, Dr Nazlie Latefi, about the development of the drug and subsequent trial. Cough, sore throat and runny nose are all symptoms of one of the most persistent and ubiquitous illnesses known to man—the common cold. The infectious disease affects millions of people globally, with adults contracting it two to four times a year and the rate of frequency doubling for kids. The common cold is caused by a number of viruses, with rhinoviruses accounting for almost 50% of cases. Viruses are notoriously hard to develop cures for due to their dual nature. Unlike bacteria, viruses can only reproduce inside host cells, essentially hijacking our cellular machinery to multiply and spread. most over the counter (OTC) treatments for the common cold have not been found to be highly effactous, with aspirin being the most effective in tackling symptons. However, this could change soon thanks to a new study which tested the effectiveness of a promising treatment via a double-blind, placebo- controlled clinical trial. The MIC throat spray developed by Applied Biological Laboratories combined three ingredients—lysozyme, lactoferrin, and aloe. lactoferrin is also a protein found in biological fluids, including tears, saliva, milk, and blood. It binds directly to multiple viruses, blocking their entry into epithelial cells.
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9847898/
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https://biovanta.com/blogs/all?srsltid=AfmBOopVclfVIjgW12JTD9TKdOmmlMnZs-rxCXYHZPDY3K09qlJs3x6N
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