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A word on COVID-19 and animal research
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Biomedical research has advanced at an unprecedented speed in the race for treatments and cures for COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of some drugs and vaccines, and several more are in the pipeline. Researchers conducted animal research, which continued as human clinical trials began to ensure the safety and efficacy of these new treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.
Examples of Common Treatments Developed With Animal Models
| Drug | Usage | Animal Models |
|---|---|---|
| Bamlanivimab | Mild to moderate COVID-19 | Hamsters, mice, monkeys, rats |
| BTN162b2 | Vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 | Mice, monkeys, rats |
| Casirivimab and Imdevimab (used together) | Mild and moderate COVID-19 | Hamsters, mice, monkeys |
| mRNA-1273 | Vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 | Hamsters, mice, monkeys, rats |
| Veklury (remdesivir) | COVID-19 | Cats, hamsters, mice, monkeys |