A drug-free, pathogen capture and neutralizing nasal spray to fight respiratory infection. (IMAGE)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

A drug-free, pathogen capture and neutralizing nasal spray to fight respiratory infection.

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Pathogens inhaled along with respiratory droplets enter through the nasal lining, causing respiratory infections. Brigham researchers have developed a pathogen capture and neutralizing spray (PCANS), which coats the nasal cavity, capturing large respiratory droplets and serving as a physical barrier against a broad spectrum of viruses and bacteria, while effectively neutralizing them.

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Courtesy of Randal McKenzie, McKenzie Illustrations.

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