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Blake Oberfeld1, Aditya Achanta1, Kendall Carpenter1

  • 1Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

Cell
|May 16, 2020
PubMed

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, can lead to severe illness. Research is ongoing for treatments like antivirals and vaccines to combat this respiratory illness.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • COVID-19 is a novel respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
  • Viral entry into host cells is facilitated by the interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the human ACE2 enzyme.
  • While most COVID-19 cases present with mild symptoms, severe disease can manifest as cytokine storm and multi-organ failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of COVID-19, its causative agent, and disease mechanisms.
  • To highlight the current status of therapeutic development for COVID-19.
  • To inform about the potential severity and complications associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Main Methods:

  • This is a summary of current knowledge on COVID-19.
  • Information is compiled from existing research and clinical observations.
  • No new experimental data was generated for this overview.

Main Results:

  • SARS-CoV-2 utilizes the ACE2 enzyme for host cell entry, initiating infection.
  • Severe COVID-19 is characterized by a dysregulated immune response (cytokine storm) leading to organ damage.
  • Therapeutic strategies are under active investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the SARS-CoV-2 lifecycle and pathogenesis is crucial for developing effective treatments.
  • Antivirals, immunomodulators, and vaccines are key areas of therapeutic research.
  • Continued research is essential to manage and mitigate the impact of COVID-19.

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