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Duncan Murray

FOUND: Natural immune receptor found to block covid 19 | Mind Blowing Facts

The newly discovered protein could be part of our body's natural response to combating COVID-19. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO) (AAP)

University of Sydney scientists have discovered a protein that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.

The naturally occurring protein, LRRC15, works by attaching itself to the virus, preventing it binding with more vulnerable cells and reducing the chance of infection.

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