(1797 - 1879)
Sociólogo, historiador y economista. Se destacó por su postura opuesta a la esclavitud y contra la anexión de Cuba a los Estados Unidos.
Biomedical Sciences
2001 | Obtaining, assembling and characterizing recombinant particles of the core protein similar to the Hepatitis C virus capsid and its applications.
Main executives entity: Center for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (CIGB)
Main author: Nelson Acosta Rivero.
Summary:

The work consists on the assembling study of two variants of the core protein of Hepatitis C virus, until forming particles similar to the virus capsid. It allows having an autoassembling structure with adyuvant potentiality, applicable to new vaccinal formulations.

The work is methodologically right. Its importance is endorsed by:

  • a) Its publication in important magazines, such as Vaccine,
  • b) A Cuban patent,
  • c) Its presentation in international events.