An international team of researchers has come up with an innovative solution to the HIV pandemic – genetically modified rice.
It works because the rice seeds produce three proteins – the monoclonal antibody 2G12, and the lectins griffithsin and cyanovirin-N – which preliminary in vitro tests show bind to gp120 (the glycoprotein that enables the virus to target cells) and neutralize HIV. These seeds can be ground up to form a paste that can then be applied as a topical cream, which counterbalances the virus in the exact same way as the antiretroviral medication.
Not hating but that is a dead duck. Will not swim. Delivering a molecule the size of a monoclonal antibody in significant amounts via topical skin prep is a loooong long shot.