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Protective Lozenge against SARS-CoV-2 Virus
About
Against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in vitro It consists of a special blend (propolis, black cumin oil, lemon essential oil, sage essential oil, peppermint essential oil, thyme essential oil and geranium essential oil) that has been proven effective in tests. This mixture, in spray form, aims to provide a protective effect around the mouth and throat, the first entry point of the virus. The product is offered for sale in pharmacies under the "EVERWELL" brand by ÜLKER
The product was developed to protect against SARS-COV-2 virus during the pandemic period. Since the nasal and oral cavity of SARS-CoV-2 is reported to be the main contact area with the body, this project aimed to develop a throat spray formulation.
Product Overview
It is a dietary supplement in lozenge form consisting of green tea, blueberry, pomegranate peel and propolis extracts that have been proven effective on VERO E6 cells in in vitro tests against SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Product Name
Protective Lozenge against SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Product Brand
Ulker Everwell
Product Type
Final Product
Areas of Use
Food Supplements (Supporting the immune system)
Developer Research Groups
Food Technologies Research Group
Production and Technology Status
Technology Readiness Level (THS)
THS 9
Technical Specifications
Ürün içermiş olduğu C vitamini ve çinko, bağışıklık sisteminin normal fonksiyonuna katkıda bulunur; ayrıca C vitamini yorgunluğun ve bitkinliğin azalmasına yardımcı olur. SARS-CoV-2 virüsünün ilk giriş noktası olan ağız ve boğaz çevresinde koruyucu etki göstermesini sağlamak amacıyla boğaz pastil formunda geliştirilmiştir. Karışım, 160 saat süren deneyin sonunda 110 μg/mL konsantrasyonda %112 oranında (% 61 hücre canlılığında) ve 70 μg/mL konsantrasyonda % 35 oranında (% 82 hücre canlılığında) virüsü nötralize etmiştir.
