Cytokine Hurricane in Lung may Damage Inflammatory Cells
Cytokine Hurricane in Lung may Damage Inflammatory Cells by Angela Mohan on March 16, 2021 at 3:19 PM Cytokine "hurricane" centered in the lungs drives respiratory symptoms in patients with severe COVID-19. Two cytokines, CCL2 and CCL3, appear critical in luring immune cells, called monocytes, from the bloodstream into the lungs, where the cells launch an overaggressive attempt to clear the virus. Targeting these specific cytokines with inhibitors may calm the immune reaction and prevent lung tissue damage. Currently, one drug that blocks immune responses to CCL2 is being ...
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