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The immune system is directly impacted by SARS-CoV-2, as the virus can trigger an immune system overdrive via a superantigen [1] or cause severe damage through overstimulation of the immune response [2], while certain treatments aim to strengthen the immune system to inhibit the virus [3].
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 1 fact
claimEssential oils and extracts of Ocimum genus species contain inhibitors of glycoprotein adhesion on the surface of SARS-CoV-2, which prevent viral replication and strengthen the immune system.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org 1 fact
claimMoshe Arditi, the director of the Cedars-Sinai Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology Division, identified a protein within SARS-CoV-2 called a superantigen that can trigger an immune system overdrive similar to toxic shock syndrome.
Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US thermofisher.com 1 fact
claimSARS-CoV-2 causes severe lung damage primarily through overstimulation of the immune system, leading to massive and uncontrollable inflammation, rather than through viral spreading.