| Autor: |
Hamdy, Adam, Leonardi, Anthony |
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Pathogens; Apr2022, Vol. 11 Issue 4, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 11p |
| Abstrakt: |
It has been posited SARS-CoV-2 contains at least one unique superantigen-like motif not found in any other SARS or endemic coronaviruses. Superantigens are potent antigens that can send the immune system into overdrive. SARS-CoV-2 causes many of the biological and clinical consequences of a superantigen, and, in the context of reinfection and waning immunity, it is important to better understand the impact of a widely circulating, airborne pathogen that may be a superantigen, superantigen-like or trigger a superantigenic host response. Urgent research is needed to better understand the long-term risks being taken by governments whose policies enable widespread transmission of a potential superantigenic pathogen, and to more clearly define the vaccination and public health policies needed to protect against the consequences of repeat exposure to the pathogen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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