PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. e1010176 - e1010176
Published: Jan. 10, 2022
COVID-19
displays
diverse
disease
severities
and
symptoms
including
acute
systemic
inflammation
hypercytokinemia,
with
subsequent
dysregulation
of
immune
cells.
Bacterial
superinfections
in
can
further
complicate
the
course
are
associated
increased
mortality.
However,
there
is
limited
understanding
how
SARS-CoV-2
pathogenesis
hypercytokinemia
impede
innate
function
against
bacterial
superinfections.
We
assessed
influence
plasma
on
functional
responses
myeloid
cells
upon
challenges
from
acute-phase
patients
their
corresponding
recovery-phase.
show
that
a
severe
status
correlates
development
Neutrophils
monocytes
derived
showed
an
impaired
intracellular
microbicidal
capacity
challenges.
The
was
reflected
by
abrogated
MPO
reduced
NETs
production
neutrophils
along
ROS
both
monocytes.
Moreover,
we
observed
distinct
pattern
cell
surface
receptor
expression
monocytes,
line
suppressed
autocrine
paracrine
cytokine
signaling.
This
phenotype
characterized
high
CD66b,
CXCR4
low
CXCR1,
CXCR2
CD15
HLA-DR,
CD86
CD163
CD11b
Furthermore,
antibacterial
effector
mediated
synergistic
effect
cytokines
TNF-α,
IFN-γ
IL-4.
receiving
dexamethasone
significant
reduction
overall
inflammatory
markers
as
well
exhibited
enhanced
response
towards
challenge
ex
vivo.
Finally,
broad
anti-inflammatory
treatment
CRP,
IL-6
levels
length
ICU
stay
ventilation-days
critically
ill
patients.
Our
data
provides
insights
into
transient
infections
describe
beneficial
role
for
use
these
Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
185(5), P. 881 - 895.e20
Published: Jan. 25, 2022
Post-acute
sequelae
of
COVID-19
(PASC)
represent
an
emerging
global
crisis.
However,
quantifiable
risk
factors
for
PASC
and
their
biological
associations
are
poorly
resolved.
We
executed
a
deep
multi-omic,
longitudinal
investigation
309
patients
from
initial
diagnosis
to
convalescence
(2-3
months
later),
integrated
with
clinical
data
patient-reported
symptoms.
resolved
four
PASC-anticipating
at
the
time
diagnosis:
type
2
diabetes,
SARS-CoV-2
RNAemia,
Epstein-Barr
virus
viremia,
specific
auto-antibodies.
In
gastrointestinal
PASC,
SARS-CoV-2-specific
CMV-specific
CD8+
T
cells
exhibited
unique
dynamics
during
recovery
COVID-19.
Analysis
symptom-associated
immunological
signatures
revealed
coordinated
immunity
polarization
into
endotypes,
exhibiting
divergent
acute
severity
PASC.
find
that
between
diminish
over
time,
leading
distinct
convalescent
immune
states.
Detectability
most
emphasizes
importance
early
disease
measurements
understanding
emergent
chronic
conditions
suggests
treatment
strategies.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(664)
Published: June 7, 2022
The
host
response
to
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
can
result
in
prolonged
pathologies
collectively
referred
as
post-acute
sequalae
of
COVID-19
(PASC)
or
long
COVID.
To
better
understand
the
mechanism
underlying
COVID
biology,
we
compared
short-
and
long-term
systemic
responses
golden
hamster
after
either
SARS-CoV-2
influenza
A
virus
(IAV)
infection.
Results
demonstrated
that
exceeded
IAV
its
capacity
cause
permanent
injury
lung
kidney
uniquely
affected
olfactory
bulb
(OB)
epithelium
(OE).
Despite
a
lack
detectable
infectious
virus,
OB
OE
myeloid
T
cell
activation,
proinflammatory
cytokine
production,
an
interferon
correlated
with
behavioral
changes
extending
month
viral
clearance.
These
sustained
transcriptional
could
also
be
corroborated
from
tissue
isolated
individuals
who
recovered
COVID-19.
data
highlight
molecular
for
persistent
symptomology
provide
small
animal
model
explore
future
therapeutics.
JAMA,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
326(17), P. 1690 - 1690
Published: Oct. 5, 2021
Importance
The
evidence
for
benefit
of
convalescent
plasma
critically
ill
patients
with
COVID-19
is
inconclusive.
Objective
To
determine
whether
would
improve
outcomes
adults
COVID-19.
Design,
Setting,
and
Participants
ongoing
Randomized,
Embedded,
Multifactorial,
Adaptive
Platform
Trial
Community-Acquired
Pneumonia
(REMAP-CAP)
enrolled
randomized
4763
suspected
or
confirmed
between
March
9,
2020,
January
18,
2021,
within
at
least
1
domain;
2011
were
to
open-label
interventions
in
the
immunoglobulin
domain
129
sites
4
countries.
Follow-up
ended
on
April
19,
2021.
Interventions
participants
receive
2
units
high-titer,
ABO-compatible
(total
volume
550
mL
±
150
mL)
48
hours
randomization
(n
=
1084)
no
916).
Main
Outcomes
Measures
primary
ordinal
end
point
was
organ
support–free
days
(days
alive
free
intensive
care
unit–based
support)
up
day
21
(range,
−1
days;
who
died
assigned
–1
day).
analysis
an
adjusted
bayesian
cumulative
logistic
model.
Superiority
defined
as
posterior
probability
odds
ratio
(OR)
greater
than
(threshold
trial
conclusion
superiority
>99%).
Futility
OR
less
1.2
futility
>95%).
An
represented
improved
survival,
more
days,
both.
prespecified
secondary
included
in-hospital
survival;
28-day
90-day
respiratory
cardiovascular
progression
invasive
mechanical
ventilation,
extracorporeal
oxygenation,
death;
unit
length
stay;
hospital
World
Health
Organization
scale
score
14;
venous
thromboembolic
events
90
serious
adverse
events.
Results
Among
(median
age,
61
[IQR,
52
70]
years
645/1998
[32.3%]
women),
1990
(99%)
completed
trial.
intervention
stopped
after
criterion
met.
median
number
0
(IQR,
16)
group
3
group.
mortality
rate
37.3%
(401/1075)
38.4%
(347/904)
support
14
18)
7
18),
respectively.
median-adjusted
0.97
(95%
credible
interval,
0.83
1.15)
(OR
<1.2)
99.4%
compared
treatment
effects
consistent
across
outcome
11
outcomes.
Serious
reported
3.0%
(32/1075)
1.3%
(12/905)
Conclusions
Relevance
COVID-19,
had
a
low
likelihood
providing
improvement
days.
Cellular and Molecular Immunology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(10), P. 2307 - 2312
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
During
viral
infections,
antibodies
and
T
cells
act
together
to
prevent
pathogen
spread
remove
virus-infected
cells.
Virus-specific
adaptive
immunity
can,
however,
also
trigger
pathological
processes
characterized
by
localized
or
systemic
inflammatory
events.
The
protective
and/or
role
of
virus-specific
in
SARS-CoV-2
infection
has
been
the
focus
many
studies
COVID-19
patients
vaccinated
individuals.
Here,
we
review
works
that
have
elucidated
function
SARS-CoV-2-specific
Understanding
whether
are
more
linked
protection
pathogenesis
is
pivotal
define
future
therapeutic
prophylactic
strategies
manage
current
pandemic.
The Lancet Respiratory Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 739 - 754
Published: July 17, 2023
Individuals
with
SARS-CoV-2
infection
can
develop
symptoms
that
persist
well
beyond
the
acute
phase
of
COVID-19
or
emerge
after
phase,
lasting
for
weeks
months
initial
illness.
The
post-acute
sequelae
COVID-19,
which
include
physical,
cognitive,
and
mental
health
impairments,
are
known
collectively
as
long
COVID
post-COVID-19
condition.
substantial
burden
this
multisystem
condition
is
felt
at
individual,
health-care
system,
socioeconomic
levels,
on
an
unprecedented
scale.
Survivors
COVID-19-related
critical
illness
risk
respiratory
distress
syndrome,
sepsis,
chronic
illness,
these
multidimensional
morbidities
might
be
difficult
to
differentiate
from
specific
effects
COVID-19.
We
provide
overview
manifestations
in
adults.
explore
various
organ
systems,
describe
potential
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
consider
challenges
providing
clinical
care
support
survivors
manifestations.
Research
needed
reduce
incidence
optimise
therapeutic
rehabilitative
patients.
Clinical Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
74(9), P. 1525 - 1533
Published: Aug. 9, 2021
Abstract
Background
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
viral
RNA
(vRNA)
is
detected
in
the
bloodstream
of
some
patients
with
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
but
it
not
clear
whether
this
RNAemia
reflects
viremia
(ie,
virus
particles)
and
how
relates
to
host
immune
responses
outcomes.
Methods
SARS-CoV-2
vRNA
was
quantified
plasma
samples
from
observational
cohorts
51
COVID-19
including
9
outpatients,
19
hospitalized
(non–intensive
care
unit
[ICU]),
23
ICU
patients.
levels
were
compared
cross-sectional
indices
severity
prospective
clinical
We
used
multiple
imaging
methods
visualize
virions
plasma.
Results
100%,
52.6%,
11.1%
ICU,
non-ICU,
respectively.
Virions
pellets
using
electron
tomography
immunostaining.
Plasma
significantly
higher
>
non-ICU
outpatients
(P
<
.0001);
for
inpatients,
strongly
associated
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
score
at
admission
=
.01),
maximum
WHO
.002),
discharge
disposition
.004).
A
level
>6000
copies/mL
mortality
(hazard
ratio,
10.7).
Levels
several
inflammatory
biomarkers
.01)
neutralizing
antibody
titers
.8).
Conclusions
Visualization
particles
indicates
that
due,
least
part,
viremia.
The
correlate
severity,
patient
outcome,
specific
titers.
Cell Death and Differentiation,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(6), P. 1107 - 1122
Published: May 17, 2022
Abstract
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
been
a
global
pandemic
for
more
than
2
years
and
it
still
impacts
our
daily
lifestyle
quality
in
unprecedented
ways.
A
better
understanding
of
immunity
its
regulation
response
to
SARS-CoV-2
infection
is
urgently
needed.
Based
on
the
current
literature,
we
review
here
various
virus
mutations
evolving
manifestations
along
with
alterations
immune
responses
specific
focuses
innate
response,
neutrophil
extracellular
traps,
humoral
immunity,
cellular
immunity.
Different
types
vaccines
were
compared
analyzed
based
their
unique
properties
elicit
Various
therapeutic
strategies
such
as
antibody,
anti-viral
medications
inflammation
control
discussed.
We
predict
that
available
continuously
emerging
new
technologies,
powerful
administration
schedules,
effective
public
health
measures,
COVID-19
will
be
under
near
future.
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
131(13)
Published: June 30, 2021
BACKGROUND.
SARS-CoV-2
plasma
viremia
has
been
associated
with
severe
disease
and
death
in
COVID-19
small-scale
cohort
studies.
The
mechanisms
behind
this
association
remain
elusive.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(676)
Published: Dec. 21, 2022
SARS-CoV-2
causes
profound
changes
in
the
sense
of
smell,
including
total
smell
loss.
Although
these
alterations
are
often
transient,
many
patients
with
COVID-19
exhibit
olfactory
dysfunction
that
lasts
months
to
years.
animal
and
human
autopsy
studies
have
suggested
mechanisms
driving
acute
anosmia,
it
remains
unclear
how
persistent
loss
a
subset
patients.
To
address
this
question,
we
analyzed
epithelial
samples
collected
from
24
biopsies,
nine
objectively
quantified
long-term
after
COVID-19.
This
biopsy-based
approach
revealed
diffuse
infiltrate
T
cells
expressing
interferon-γ
shift
myeloid
cell
population
composition,
enrichment
CD207+
dendritic
depletion
anti-inflammatory
M2
macrophages.
Despite
absence
detectable
RNA
or
protein,
gene
expression
barrier
supporting
epithelium,
termed
sustentacular
cells,
appeared
reflect
response
ongoing
inflammatory
signaling,
which
was
accompanied
by
reduction
number
sensory
neurons
relative
cells.
These
findings
indicate
cell-mediated
inflammation
persists
epithelium
long
has
been
eliminated
tissue,
suggesting
mechanism
for
post-COVID-19