Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and mechanisms of immunopathological changes in COVID-19

Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and mechanisms of immunopathological changes in COVID-19

2020 | Ahmet Kursat Azkur | Mübeccel Akdis | Dilek Azkur | Milena Sokolowska | Willem van de Veen | Marie-Charlotte Brüggen | Liam O'Mahony | Yadong Gao | Kari Nadeau | Cezmi A. Akdis
The article discusses the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and the mechanisms of immunopathological changes in COVID-19. It highlights the importance of understanding the immune system's role in the disease's progression and severity. The immune response to SARS-CoV-2 involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with T and B cells playing crucial roles in fighting the virus. The article also discusses the impact of viral load, repeated exposure, and underlying health conditions on disease severity. It notes that severe cases often involve lymphopenia, eosinopenia, extensive pneumonia, and a cytokine storm leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multiorgan failure. The article emphasizes the need for further research into the immunopathology of COVID-19 to develop effective treatments and vaccines. It also discusses the role of acute-phase reactants in predicting disease severity and the importance of monitoring immune responses in patients. The article concludes that understanding the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 is essential for managing the pandemic and developing effective interventions.The article discusses the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and the mechanisms of immunopathological changes in COVID-19. It highlights the importance of understanding the immune system's role in the disease's progression and severity. The immune response to SARS-CoV-2 involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with T and B cells playing crucial roles in fighting the virus. The article also discusses the impact of viral load, repeated exposure, and underlying health conditions on disease severity. It notes that severe cases often involve lymphopenia, eosinopenia, extensive pneumonia, and a cytokine storm leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multiorgan failure. The article emphasizes the need for further research into the immunopathology of COVID-19 to develop effective treatments and vaccines. It also discusses the role of acute-phase reactants in predicting disease severity and the importance of monitoring immune responses in patients. The article concludes that understanding the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 is essential for managing the pandemic and developing effective interventions.
Reach us at info@study.space
Understanding Immune response to SARS%E2%80%90CoV%E2%80%902 and mechanisms of immunopathological changes in COVID%E2%80%9019