I was surprised like the rest of the world.<\/p>\n
Its not every day you learn an animal in your backyard could protect humanity against the coronavirus. Sissy Sugarman thinks it might be a perfect fit for the three llamas living on her familys Sugar Sweet Farm, in Encinitas, however.<\/p>\n
The llamas often protect the other smaller animals on the farm, Sugarman said.<\/p>\n
They protect them against predators like coyotes and mountain lions that we have plenty of here in the valley, Sugarman said while feeding a carrot to a llama named Bandit.<\/p>\n
The National Institute of Health said researchers in Belgium and the United States are studying antibodies found in llamas that have already proven to help fight other viruses like SARS.<\/p>\n
There are two animals that have the antibody that they use to fight coronavirus, and thats llamas and sharks -- I wonder why they chose llamas to work with? Sugarman said, laughing.<\/p>\n
Antibodies work as a blockade between a virus and cells, attaching to the virus and preventing its ability to attach to human cells.<\/p>\n
It would be cool if they were able to protect humans as well, Sugarman said, feeding Bandit another carrot. Who would have thought llamas, of all things?<\/p>\n
The NIH said if the llama antibodies prove to be effective, it would still be months before a vaccine was ready for humans.<\/p>\n
Joe: Hey Boss, so, therere these llamas...Boss: Go.So, therere these llamas and they may save our lives. Im going to Sugar Sweet Farm to let them explain.NBC 7 at 4:30 and 6:00.<\/p>\n
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