Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The global race to develop a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 continues. In the meantime, researchers are looking for ways to effectively treat COVID-19, testing both existing drugs and new, experimental therapies.Because scientists do not fully understand the mechanisms behind severe COVID-19, many doctors are treating it by following the sepsis treatment guidelines.In this recent study, the scientists focused on cytokines.
These are a group of small proteins that modulate the immune response to trauma, infection, and conditions such as cancer. Among other things, cytokines activate inflammation, which is part of the healing process.Sometimes, the body releases an excess of cytokines.
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