New milestone for anti-HIV drug


KUCHING: The Calanolide A project, a clinical research programme on the development of the anti-HIV compound derived from the Bintangor tree, has made significant progress.

Science Research and Biotechnology Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said Craun Research, which managed the project for Sarawak, had made several pre-clinical studies, improved clinical product and filed for a product patent.

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Family & Community , East Malaysia , HIV

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