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Proteins, Expression, Isolation and Analysis> | … All stock solutions used in the creation of the 5P12-RANTES/silk discs were assayed for endotoxin levels using the ToxinSensor Gel Clot Endotoxin Assay Kit (Genscript, Piscataway, NJ) and showed <0.25 EU/mL. 2.6. Characterization of silk discs … | Get A Quote |
With almost 2 million new HIV infections worldwide each year, the prevention of HIV infection is critical for stopping the pandemic. The only approved form of pre-exposure prophylaxis is a costly daily pill, and it is recognized that several options will be needed to provide protection to the various affected communities around the world. In particular, many at-risk people would benefit from a prevention method that is simple to use and does not require medical intervention or a strict daily regimen. We show that silk fibroin protein can be formulated into insertable discs that encapsulate either an antibody (IgG) or the potent HIV inhibitor 5P12-RANTES. Several formulations were studied, including silk... More