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Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found direct evidence that exposure to common cold coronaviruses can train T cells to fight SARS-CoV-2. In fact, prior exposure to a common cold coronavirus appears to partially protect mice from lung damage during a subsequent SARS-CoV-2 infection.
T cells trained by common cold coronaviruses play a significant role in combating SARS-CoV-2.
<p>Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found direct evidence that exposure to common cold coronaviruses can train T cells to fight SARS-CoV-2. "Our research will help scientists design and improve 'pan-coronavirus' vaccines that elicit broad, cross-protective responses," says LJI Professor Sujan Shresta, Ph.D.</p>
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