[Analyze the application rules and effects of "Four Elements, One Peptide, and Two Transplantations" based on bundle

Yan Yan1, Chunyan Lyu1, Chantsalmaa Davgadorj1

  • 1Clinical Laboratory Center, the Fifth People's Hospital of Wuxi, Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi 214016, Jiangsu, China.

Insights

The "Four Elements, One Peptide, and Two Transplantations" bundle treatment effectively manages COVID-19, improving lymphocyte counts and organ function, especially in older patients with underlying conditions. This approach helps control severe disease progression.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a significant global health challenge.
  • The emergence of new variants (L-type, Delta, Omicron) necessitates adaptive treatment strategies.
  • Older adults (>65 years) with comorbidities are at higher risk for severe COVID-19.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the application and efficacy of the "Four Elements, One Peptide, and Two Transplantations" bundle treatment for COVID-19 patients.
  • To provide scientific evidence for preventing and treating severe COVID-19.
  • To analyze treatment effects on various clinical and immunological parameters.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study analyzed 150 COVID-19 patients from January 2020 to March 2022.
  • The "Four Elements, One Peptide, and Two Transplantations" bundle, often including interferon, vitamin C, and thymopeptide, was assessed.
  • This treatment improved lymphocyte composition (CD4+ T cells, B lymphocytes) and organ function, reducing severe disease progression and mortality in critically ill patients.

Impact:

  • The bundle treatment demonstrates potential in improving immune response and clinical outcomes for COVID-19 patients.
  • Monitoring changes in M1 macrophages and regulatory T cells (Treg, CCR10+ Treg) can indicate disease status.
  • This strategy offers a promising approach for managing COVID-19, particularly in high-risk populations.
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