COVID-19,
caused
by
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
corona
virus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
is
primarily
a
illness
but
significantly
affects
the
cardiovascular
system
as
well.
After
entering
body
through
tract,
directly
and
indirectly
disrupts
vascular
system.
Vascular
endothelial
cells
(ECs),
which
express
ACE2
TMPRSS2,
are
targets
for
viral
invasion.
However,
predominant
cause
of
widespread
damage
“cytokine
storm”
induced
immune
response.
This
leads
to
EC
activation,
inflammation,
neutrophil
neutrophil–platelet
aggregation,
causing
injury.
Additionally,
increased
expression
plasminogen
activator
inhibitor-1
balance
between
prothrombotic
fibrinolytic
processes,
while
activation
renin–angiotensin–aldosterone
adds
oxidative
stress
endothelium.
In
heart,
SARS-CoV-2
invades
ECs,
leading
apoptosis
pyroptosis,
exacerbated
inflammation
elevated
catecholamines.
These
factors
contribute
arrhythmias,
strokes,
myocardial
infarction
in
cases
COVID-19.
narrative
review
aims
explore
mechanisms
highlight
resulting
complications.
It
also
identifies
research
gaps
discusses
potential
therapeutic
strategies
mitigate
impacts
JACC Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(8), С. 101107 - 101107
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
The
incidence
of
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
is
increasing
globally,
especially
in
low-
and
middle-income
countries,
despite
significant
efforts
to
reduce
traditional
risk
factors.
Premature
subclinical
atherosclerosis
has
been
documented
association
with
several
viral
infections.
magnitude
the
recent
COVID-19
pandemic
highlighted
need
understand
between
SARS-CoV-2
atherosclerosis.
This
review
examines
various
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
including
endothelial
dysfunction,
platelet
activation,
inflammatory
immune
hyperactivation
triggered
by
infection,
specific
attention
on
their
roles
initiating
promoting
progression
lesions.
Additionally,
it
addresses
pathogenic
mechanisms
which
post-acute
phase
may
contribute
development
vascular
disease.
Understanding
overlap
these
syndromes
enable
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
We
further
explore
for
guidelines
closer
follow-up
often-overlooked
evidence
among
patients
COVID-19,
particularly
those
cardiometabolic
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
COVID-19-associated
acute-respiratory
distress
syndrome
(C-ARDS)
results
from
a
direct
viral
injury
associated
with
host
excessive
innate
immune
response
mainly
affecting
the
lungs.
However,
cytokine
profile
in
lung
compartment
of
C-ARDS
patients
has
not
been
widely
studied,
nor
compared
to
non-COVID
related
ARDS
(NC-ARDS).
To
evaluate
caspase-1
activation,
IL-1
signature,
and
other
inflammatory
pathways
tissue
damage
using
post-mortem
tissues,
bronchoalveolar
lavage
fluids
(BALF),
serum
across
spectrum
COVID-19
severity.
Histological
features
were
described
activated-caspase-1
labeling
was
performed
40
biopsies.
Inflammatory
cytokines
quantified
BALF
19
steroid-treated-C-ARDSand
NC-ARDS.
Cytokine
concentrations
also
measured
128
at
different
severity
stages.
Typical
"diffuse
alveolar
damage"
biopsies
activated
expression
vascular
lesions.
Soluble
Caspase-1p20,
IL-1β,
IL-1Ra,
IL-6
lower
level
IFNγ
CXCL-10,
highly
elevated
steroid-treated-C-ARDS
as
well
IL-1β
appeared
concentrated
BALF,
whereas
circulating
IL-1Ra
comparable
those
correlated
TNFα,
TNFR1
CXCL8
however,
significantly
higher
NC-ARDS
C-ARDS,
treated
by
steroid.
In
lungs
both
activation
predominant
IL-1β/IL-6
signature
-associated
chemokines
are
despite
steroid
treatment.
These
may
be
specifically
targeted
improve
treatment
limit
damage.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025
The
emergence
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
made
it
critical
to
understand
immune
and
inflammatory
responses
SARS-CoV-2
virus.
It
became
increasingly
recognized
that
response
was
a
key
mediator
illness
severity
its
mechanisms
needed
be
better
understood.
Early
infection
both
tissue
cells,
such
as
macrophages,
leading
pyroptosis-mediated
inflammasome
production
in
an
organ
system
for
systemic
oxygenation
likely
plays
central
role
morbidity
wrought
by
SARS-CoV-2.
Delayed
transcription
Type
I
III
interferons
may
lead
early
disinhibition
viral
replication.
Cytokines
interleukin-1
(IL-1),
IL-6,
IL-12,
tumor
necrosis
factor
α
(TNFα),
some
which
produced
through
involving
nuclear
kappa
B
(NF-κB),
contribute
hyperinflammatory
state
patients
with
severe
COVID-19.
Lymphopenia,
more
apparent
among
natural
killer
(NK)
CD8+
T-cells,
B-cells,
can
disease
reflect
direct
cytopathic
effects
or
end-organ
sequestration.
Direct
activation
endothelial
cells
mechanism
systems
are
impacted.
In
this
context,
endovascular
neutrophil
extracellular
trap
(NET)
formation
microthrombi
development
seen
lungs
other
organs
throughout
body,
heart,
gut,
brain.
kidney
most
impacted
extrapulmonary
owing
high
concentration
ACE2
exposure
kidney,
acute
tubular
injury,
myofibroblast
activation,
collapsing
glomerulopathy
select
populations
account
COVID-19-related
AKI
CKD
development.
COVID-19-associated
nephropathy
(COVAN),
particular,
mediated
IL-6
signal
transducer
activator
3
(STAT3)
signaling,
suggesting
connection
between
chronic
disease.
Chronic
manifestations
also
include
conditions
like
Multisystem
Inflammatory
Syndrome
Children
(MIS-C)
Adults
(MIS-A)
post-acute
sequelae
(PASC),
spectrum
clinical
presentations
persistent
dysregulation.
lessons
learned
those
undergoing
continued
study
have
broad
implications
understanding
infections’
immunologic
consequences
beyond
coronaviruses.
QJM,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
116(7), С. 502 - 507
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2023
Abstract
Severe
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
is
characterized
by
respiratory
failure,
shock
or
multiorgan
dysfunction,
often
accompanied
systemic
hyperinflammation
and
dysregulated
cytokine
release.
These
features
are
linked
to
the
intense
rapid
stimulation
of
innate
immune
response.
The
NACHT,
LRR
PYD
domains-containing
protein
3
(NLRP3)
inflammasome
a
central
player
in
inflammatory
macrophage
activation
which
via
caspase-1
leads
release
mature
forms
proinflammatory
cytokines
interleukin
(IL)-1β
IL-18,
cleavage
Gasdermin
D
pyroptosis,
an
form
cell
death.
Here,
we
discuss
role
NLRP3
COVID-19
clinical
trials
currently
underway
target
treat
severe
COVID-19.
Viruses,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(7), С. 1451 - 1451
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2023
Inflammasome
activation
is
exclusively
involved
in
sensing
of
innate
immunity
and
inflammatory
response
during
viral
infection.
Accumulating
evidence
suggests
that
the
manipulation
inflammasome
assembly
or
its
interaction
with
proteins
are
critical
factors
pathogenesis.
Results
from
pilot
clinical
trials
show
encouraging
results
NLRP3
suppression
reducing
mortality
morbidity
SARS-CoV-2-infected
patients.
In
this
article,
we
summarize
up-to-date
understanding
inflammasomes,
including
NLRP3,
AIM2,
NLRP1,
NLRP6,
NLRC4
various
infections,
particular
focus
on
RNA
viruses
such
as
SARS-CoV-2,
HIV,
IAV,
Zika
virus
DNA
herpes
simplex
1.
We
also
discuss
current
achievement
mechanisms
infection-induced
response,
host
defense,
possible
therapeutic
solutions.
Pathogens and Immunity,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2023
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
had
profound
effects
on
the
health
of
individuals
and
healthcare
systems
worldwide.
While
workers
frontlines
have
fought
to
quell
multiple
waves
infection,
efforts
larger
research
community
changed
arch
this
pandemic
as
well.
This
review
will
focus
biomarker
discovery
other
identify
features
that
predict
outcomes,
in
so
doing,
possible
effector
passenger
mechanisms
adverse
outcomes.
Identifying
measurable
soluble
factors,
cell-types,
clinical
parameters
a
patient’s
course
legacy
for
study
immunologic
responses,
especially
stimuli,
which
induce
an
overactive,
yet
ineffectual
immune
system.
As
prognostic
biomarkers
were
identified,
some
served
represent
pathways
therapeutic
interest
trials.
The
conditions
created
urgency
accelerated
target
identification
validation.
Collectively,
these
COVID-19
studies
biomarkers,
efficacy
revealed
responses
stimuli
are
more
heterogeneous
than
previously
assumed.
Understanding
genetic
acquired
mediate
divergent
outcomes
response
global
exposure
is
ongoing
ultimately
improve
our
preparedness
future
pandemics,
well
impact
preventive
approaches
diseases.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июнь 24, 2024
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD
1
)
is
a
behaviorally
defined
syndrome
encompassing
markedly
heterogeneous
patient
population.
Many
ASD
subjects
fail
to
respond
the
st
line
behavioral
and
pharmacological
interventions,
leaving
parents
seek
out
other
treatment
options.
Evidence
supports
that
neuroinflammation
plays
role
in
pathogenesis.
However,
underlying
mechanisms
likely
vary
for
each
patient,
influenced
by
genetic,
epigenetic,
environmental
factors.
Although
anti-inflammatory
measures,
mainly
based
on
metabolic
changes
oxidative
stress,
have
provided
promising
results
some
subjects,
use
of
such
measures
requires
careful
selection
clinical
laboratory
findings.
Recent
progress
neuroscience
molecular
immunology
has
made
it
possible
allow
re-purposing
currently
available
medications,
used
autoimmune
chronic
inflammatory
conditions,
as
options
subjects.
On
hand,
emerging
including
biologic
gate-keeper
blockers,
exert
powerful
effects
specific
mediators
or
signaling
pathways.
It
will
require
both
keen
understanding
action
agents
patients
suitable
treatment.
This
review
attempt
summarize
already
targeting
patients,
then
applicable
scientific
rationale
trial
data,
if
available.
In
our
experience,
were
treated
under
diagnoses
autoimmune/autoinflammatory
conditions
and/or
post-infectious
neuroinflammation.
there
are
little
data
specifically
Therefore,
these
immunomodulating
potential
be
discussed
preclinical
case
reports,
generated
with
medical
conditions.
hopefully
highlight
expanding
scope
treating
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024
Venous
thromboembolism
(VTE)
poses
a
notable
risk
of
morbidity
and
mortality.
The
natural
resolution
the
venous
thrombus
might
be
potential
alternative
treatment
strategy
for
VTE.
Monocytes/macrophages
merge
as
pivotal
cell
types
in
gradual
thrombus.
In
this
review,
vital
role
macrophages
inducing
inflammatory
response,
augmenting
neovascularization,
facilitating
degradation
fibrin
collagen
during
was
described.
two
phenotypes
involved
their
dual
functions
were
discussed.
Macrophages
expressing
various
factors,
including
cytokines
receptors,
adhesion
molecules,
chemokine
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
profibrinolytic-
or
antifibrinolytic-related
enzymes,
other
elements,
are
explored
to
promote
attenuate
resolution.
Furthermore,
review
provides
comprehensive
summary
new
promising
therapeutic
candidate
drugs
associated
with
monocytes/macrophages
that
have
been
demonstrated
impair
However,
further
clinical
trials
essential
validate
efficacy
VTE
therapy.