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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julia Musto

How llamas could change the way we treat schizophrenia

  • French researchers have developed a potential new treatment for schizophrenia using llama antibodies.
  • They engineered tiny antibody fragments, known as nanobodies, which can cross the blood-brain barrier to target specific brain receptors.
  • In tests on mice, these nanobodies successfully corrected cognitive deficits observed in models of schizophrenia.
  • A single injection demonstrated improved cognitive function, with effects lasting for over a week.
  • The findings suggest a promising new therapeutic approach for schizophrenia and potentially other neurological conditions, pending human clinical trials.

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