According to Mehr news agency, citing Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, the “Corona Safe” spray was designed under the supervision of Dr. Jalaluddin Ghanavi, a lung specialist at Masih Daneshwari Hospital, and it was unveiled today, Thursday, May 9, at Dr. Masih Daneshwari Hospital.
Dr. Jalaluddin Ghanvi, the person in charge of the research project to transform surgical and cloth masks into masks capable of removing the corona virus, stated: Our goal is that the filter of these ordinary masks can eliminate or deactivate the corona virus.
He explained about the process of this project: What distinguishes the corona virus from other viruses is the corona virus or the S protein, which is our goal to destroy this point of the virus because by destroying it, the virus is practically deactivated.
This expert continued: For this reason, the structure of the corona virus was implemented and a molecule was designed based on this structure so that it can attack the S protein and destroy the virus.
He continued: In fact, we started to design a molecule that would destroy the corona virus by attaching it to the mask.
Ghanvi added: Considering the necessity of compatibility of this virus with the structure of the body, compatibility factors were studied and checked so that no problem would arise if this virus enters the body through different ways.
He also mentioned the durability of this molecule on the structure of the mask as one of the other challenges of this project and said: Fortunately, this success was achieved and after studying the biocompatibility of this molecule with the body, the designed polymers were placed on devices that can perform human breathing. simulated
Referring to measuring the compatibility of the molecule at different temperatures, as well as its adhesion to the virus, Ghanvi said: Each time this molecule is sprayed on a mask and other protective equipment, it lasts up to 8 hours.
He expressed hope that this product will reach mass production and enter the market.