[시경Today-제약] The main ingredient of Hanmi’s’cold mask’, the effect of blocking corona infection, etc.

Research results that the main component of Hanmi’s’Hanmi Cold Mask Nasal Spray’, a respiratory virus blocker applied to the nose, effectively blocks coronavirus, etc., have been listed in international journals.

The SCI-level international academic journal’Scientific Reports’ published by Nature is an in vitro cell experiment that evaluated the antiviral activity of the’lambdacarrageenan component’ conducted by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology with the support of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Communication. ‘The result paper was published on the 12th. Lambdacarrageenan, a naturally derived ingredient extracted from seaweed, is the main ingredient in the recently launched Hanmi Cold Mask Nasal Spray by Hanmi Pharmaceutical.

According to the paper, the researchers found’EC50′ (50% effective) as an index to evaluate the antiviral activity of lambdacarrageenan against the corona-causing virus (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza viruses A and B, which are the main causes of pandemic flu. Concentration) and’SI’ (Selectivity Index) were used.

First, in the SARS-CoV-2 virus test conducted in Vero cells (fibroblasts derived from monkey kidney epithelium), the EC50 value indicating antiviral activity was 0.9±1.1 μg/ml for lambdacarrageenan, 14.1±0.7 μg/ml (23.5± for remdesivir). 1.2㎛), it was confirmed that lambdacarrageenan exhibits more than 15 times excellent activity.

In addition, in an influenza A and B virus test conducted on MDCK (Madin-Darby, canine kidney) cells (cells derived from dog kidney epithelium), lambdacarrageenan showed similar or superior antiviral activity to previously known chemicals.

An official from Hanmi Pharm, who participated in the study, said, “In the pandemic situation where the corona is spreading, personal quarantine is emphasized above all else.” In this case, it will be an effective means of personal quarantine.”

Dongkuk Pharmaceutical will open ‘2021 Online Feramin Queen One Day Class’ on February 4 and recruit participants. This class, which creates a’tile coaster’ used as a teacup stand, is conducted non-face-to-face using the video chat service’ZOOM’ according to social distancing due to corona.

KIT and instructions containing materials are individually delivered to the selected 50 participants after application, so they can safely participate in the non-face-to-face online class. Any woman in her 40s to 50s who wishes to participate can apply through the Feramin Queen website until the 22nd.

The’Feramine Queen One-Day Class’ for middle-aged women, which has been held since 2016, was planned with the aim of actively managing menopausal symptoms that any woman may experience. Interesting and diverse thematic classes have been held to help overcome the symptoms of menopause, such as making mood lamps and ceramic making flower classes.

Dongkuk Pharm’s marketing manager said, “I was very disappointed that the Feramin Queen One-Day Class activity, which has continued since 2016, was not progressed due to the corona situation last year.” “This year, we can actively use non-face-to-face services to communicate with middle-aged women. We will continue to expand our opportunities.”

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