Tiny antibodies to fight the dangerous effects of opioids

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Summary:

- Researchers at the University of Geneva have developed mini-antibodies that can neutralize the dangerous effects of opioids like morphine, heroin, and fentanyl.
- These mini-antibodies, called nanobodies, can rapidly bind to and inactivate opioids, potentially preventing overdose and other life-threatening complications.
- The study demonstrates the potential of this nanobody technology to be used as an emergency treatment for opioid intoxication, providing a new tool in the fight against the opioid crisis.

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