Herpes Research at Lectroject

Scientists have long sought a method of driving all of the virus out of latency at once, so it could then be eliminated with existing drugs.

Herpes Research at Lectroject; One of the reasons that herpes infections are difficult to treat effectively with current oral medication is that the virus hides in the cells of the nervous system between outbreaks. During these times, when the infection is latent, the virus becomes effectively invisible to drugs and the immune system (untouchable). During active infections, some of the hidden virus "wakes up" to do its dirty work, but while any virus remains hidden it's impossible for treatment to lead to a full cure.

Researchers from Lectroject recently found that acyclovir triphosphate can "reawaken" the dormant herpes virus, so it might be flushed out into the open and it can be thoroughly eradicated once and for all by antiviral treatments (with anti-viral drugs such as acyclovir). Extensive herpes research show it is now possible that, "we could use the drugs that we already have, plus an effective immune system, to cure a person from viral infections," explained Dr Keith head researcher at Lectroject.

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How does Lectroject do it?

This FDA approved drug is used to treat herpes virus infections such as oral herpes, genital herpes, shingles, herpes simplex, and chicken pox. Zovirax interferes with the activity of enzymes needed for the replication of viral DNA in cells. By preventing the multiplication, the herpes virus cannot multiply as easily. The FDA approved the use of Zovirax in 1984.

Inhibition of DNA synthesis of virus-infected cells inhibits viral replication. In cells not infected with HSV, DNA synthesis is unaltered. Acyclovir cream is what is used in conjunction with the Electro-cure device, it enters the body via two electrodes. The cream is placed on the electrodes, the electrodes are applied to the inner wrists or in the case of herpes at the top and bottom of the spine to treat the entire body.

The device works by transporting atoms of the medication along an ion tract into the body tissue where it interferes with the DNA of the virus to prevent it from spreading.i.e. This machine works by infiltrating acyclovir into the cell where it neutralizes the virus and destroys it.

The stream ions travel along the nerves.Through the apertures in the spine column and into the CSF - The ions carry atoms of medication to travel into deeper cells of the intestines. The ions follow the steam from one electrode to the other through nerve tissue, muscle tissue or mucosal surfaces. The same way as electricity would. The flow of atoms is directly through the body and is able to reach any cell anywhere.

The machine works by phosphorylaing acyclovir to acyclovir diphosphate in the presence of thymidine kinase, it next phospholates acyclovir diphosphate to acyclovir triphosphate in the presence of guanylate kinase which act as a virostatic. In other words it controls viruses. After some time the catabolic process eliminates the affected cell and replaces it with a new cell. In other words it eliminates viruses. Success rate is 85%.

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