Regarding plant biotechnology, there is work on corn, soybeans, sugar cane and beans, in addition to the bioproduct HeberNem, very useful for the treatment of nematode infestation in plants, the control of phytopathogenic fungi and the promotion of growth
Camagüey, Cuba, March 29th.- Innovative biomedical, veterinary, agricultural and industrial projects and products displayed by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) of Camagüey, founded on July 25, 1989 by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
Nemesio González Fernández, director of the aforementioned entity, mentioned Heberprot P, which is unique in the world and is marketed not only in Cuba, but also in other nations with impact results in the treatment of patients with diabetic foot ulcers since advanced stages until return to normal life.
Another novel product based on interferon combinations, he said, is HeberFERON for type one melanoma skin cancer, with favorable results in clinical trials and applications in humans.
neuroprotectant used for the treatment of cerebral infarctions, is in the trial phase, while HeberSaVax combines two molecules with the aim of reducing the proliferation of blood vessels that feed to cancerous tumors.
Likewise, he commented that the CIGB of Camagüey is dedicated to the research, development and production of products focused on the agricultural sphere, and among them he highlighted Gavac, an immunogen against the cattle tick that since its introduction has been They have applied in Cuba about 24 million doses of proven effectiveness also to reduce the use of chemical products and the transmission of diseases caused by ticks.
He specified that since 2010, nearly 38 million doses of Gavac have been exported to countries such as Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela and Brazil.
Another disease that is controlled through biotechnological products manufactured in Camagüey, he stated, is the classic swine disease through the Porvac vaccine, in which only a fraction of the virus is used and is accompanied by a diagnostic system that allows differentiating immunized animals. of the sick.
Regarding the biotechnology of plants, he pointed out that they have work in corn, soybeans, sugar cane and beans, in addition to the bioproduct HeberNem, very useful for the treatment of nematode infestation in plants, the control of phytopathogenic fungi and the promotion of growth.
(ACN)