Research
Title : | A platform for producing COVID-19 related antigens and antiviral proteins through transient expression in plants |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus area : | COVID-19 antigens |
Principal Investigator : | Dr Manoj Prasad, Scientist, National Institute of Plant Genome research (NIPGR), New Delhi |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | manoj_prasad@nipgr.ac.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | The study aims to produce an experimental plant-based vaccine for COVID-19 against S-glycoprotein protein of coronavirus. |
Outcome/Output: | As plant-based vaccines provide ease of administration and monitoring. |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | National Institute of Plant Genome research (NIPGR), New Delhi Funding Agency :Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India | |