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Indian Scientists Develop Molecule To Fight Malaria
If you want to know about a new way to fight malaria then you need to read this article.
If you have fever, chills, headache, tiredness and nausea then you should ignore the symptoms. You might be suffering from malaria. Getting tested immediately is a must if you have these symptoms for more than 3-4 days.
Working towards this effect of treating and preventing malaria, a team of Indian researchers have developed a new way to fight malaria.
A team of researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has used a unique approach to overcome the problem of drug resistance. The team have deciphered a multiprotein complex that is involved in the invasion of the red blood cells (RBCs) by malaria parasites.
During the course of the study, researchers had identified peptide molecule that can effectively prevent the interaction between malaria parasites and receptors found on RBCs thereby preventing the parasites from invading the RBCs and causing the disease.
So how the system works?
First, the molecule targets a specific receptor called cyclophilin B found on the surface of RBCs that are used by the parasites to bind and invade them. Instead of targeting the parasite, the peptide molecule binds to cyclophilin B receptors, and due to this the parasites are unable to bind to the receptors and invade the cells.
After deciphering the mechanism of parasite entry, the team is now working to reduce the dosage to use the peptide as a drug. The researchers feel that it is easier to take the drug than the peptide to clinical testing by making necessary modifications.
Meanwhile, listed here are a few of the best ways to prevent malaria. Check it out.
1.
Ginger:
Ginger
is
one
of
the
best
natural
remedies
that
helps
in
boosting
your
immunity
and
helps
in
providing
quick
relief
from
infection.
Ginger
contains
a
compound
called
gingerol
which
is
known
for
its
anti-inflammatory
and
antibacterial
properties.
All
that
you
need
to
do
take
ginger
pieces,
add
it
in
a
pan
along
with
water
and
then
boil
it
for
few
minutes.
Allow
it
to
cool,
stir
it
and
then
drink.
2.
Cinnamon:
Cinnamon
is
not
just
a
spice
but
it
is
loaded
with
plenty
of
medicinal
benefits.
Cinnamon
contains
cinnamaldehyde,
which
is
known
for
its
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Consuming
a
bit
of
cinnamon
as
a
supplement
or
adding
it
to
your
food
helps
to
reduce
the
symptoms
of
malaria.
3.
Tulsi
(
Basil):
Tulsi,
also
known
as
basil
is
considered
not
just
as
a
holy
plant
but
it
has
plenty
of
medicinal
benefits.
Tulsi
contains
and
important
ingredient
called
eugenol
which
helps
in
fighting
the
bacterial
infections
effectively.
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