This antiviral is one of those chosen and used in China to fight Covid-19, and was created in Cuba 39 years ago as a protein with antiviral properties, thanks to the biotechnology industry in 1981.
China is currently applying a combination of antivirals with traditional medicine products and Western drugs, including the Recombinant Interferon Alpha 2B (IFNrec)
La Jornada posted that IFNrec is the result of Cuban biotechnology, a miracle resulting from a strong investment in education and health sectors, with the guarantee of a universal and free access.
It also highlighted some details of the benefits of genetic engineering coming from a set of disciplines and new techniques, allowing to open the first Biotechnology Center in Cuba, in 1986.
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