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Zombie COVID Fragments Attack Immune Cells, Fuel Long COVID

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Source: ScienceAlert
Zombie COVID Fragments Attack Immune Cells, Fuel Long COVID
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TL;DR

New research shows leftover fragments from SARS-CoV-2 form protein pieces that bind to curved membranes on immune cells, suppressing dendritic cells and T cells and potentially driving long-COVID; Omicron fragments appear less damaging to these cells, highlighting variant differences while underscoring ongoing COVID risks and the value of vaccination.

Topics:healthscience#dendritic-cells#immune-cells#long-covid#omicron#science#viral-fragments
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  1. 'Zombie' Remnants of COVID-19 Hunt In Packs And Kill Our Immune Cells  ScienceAlert
  2. COVID-19 viral fragments shown to target and kill specific immune cells in UCLA-led study  UCLA

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