The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is highly contagious. Strangely, in many patients, it can cause a poor immune response, thereby prolonging the disease. This contributes to the widespread of the virus and exacerbates the global pandemic. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered a biochemical mechanism that may explain how the virus can effectively…
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Cell: New Research Reveals an Unexpected Mechanism of Action of Antibodies
In a new study, researchers from research institutions such as the University of Washington in the United States studied monoclonal antibodies which were isolated from survivors of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) caused by the coronavirus. These monoclonal antibodies reveal an alarming immune defense strategy against deadly viruses. Atomic and molecular information for these highly potent antibodies may provide new insights into these…