Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies (bNAbs)

Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) are a type of antibody that can effectively target and neutralize a wide range of strains of a virus, such as HIV or influenza. Unlike typical antibodies, which may only work against specific virus strains, bNAbs can recognize multiple variants by binding to conserved parts of the virus. This is particularly valuable in vaccine development and therapeutic treatments, as bNAbs have the potential to offer greater protection against evolving viruses, making them an important tool in the fight against viral infections and pandemics.