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Cuba
Working on an AIDS Vaccine |
November 8,
2007: Havana, (Prensa Latina) Cuban scientists are
working on a therapeutic vaccine against AIDS. The next step
is clinical trials, informed specialists of the Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology Center.
The director of technological development of the scientific
institution, Eduardo Martinez, told press that the safety of
the new product has already been tested in animal models
with promising results. |
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This therapeutic
vaccine would improve treatment of AIDS patients whether
used alone or in combination with retroviral drugs, most of
which are produced in Cuba, the scientist affirmed.
Martinez added that this subject will be discussed in the
coming Havana 2007 Biotechnology Congress with expected
participation of delegates from 25 nations.
This time the meeting will demonstrate the development and
capacity achieved in the Island in technological processes
that allows passing from a scientific result to a product
that can be used to solve health problems and certain
diseases as well as being easily commercialized.
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