Immune cells meant to protect the lungs from viral and bacterial infections are actually the most susceptible to COVID-19 infections, a new Stanford University study found.

For decades, scientists have assumed that infections in the respiring lung cells drive respiratory infections.

However, the study authors found that compared to these cells that help with gas exchange, immune cells responsible for controlling and preventing infections were the most vulnerable and likely drivers of a severe COVID-19 infection.

Posted in

Valerie

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.