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Immunocompromised hosts with Delta/Omicron co-infections

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server examined clinical cases of co-infections of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta/Omicron variants and Omicron BA.1/ BA.2 sublineages in immunocompromised (IC) patients.

10 Apr 2022

Challenges, unmet needs and future opportunities in COVID-19 therapeutics

In a recent article published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers reviewed the present-day therapeutic landscape of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and addressed future opportunities to overcome challenges that hinder drug development and improve the global preparedness for future pandemics.

10 Apr 2022

The effect of unsuppressed HIV on T-cell response to COVID-19

A new study evaluates the impact of HIV infection on SARS-CoV-2 T-cell responses during the first and second waves of COVID-19 in South Africa.

10 Apr 2022

A novel PLpro inhibitor as a broad-spectrum anti-coronavirus agent

Researchers identify a potentially effective compound against COVID-19 against the SARS-CoV-2 PLpro.

10 Apr 2022

Shared gene expression signatures in type 1 diabetics treated with IL-2 and COVID-19 patients

Researchers assess the impact of interval administration of LD-IL-2 was examined in 18 T1D patients who received a three-day dosing interval.

10 Apr 2022

CDC report on Omicron infections soon after Delta

A new study identifies ten patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infections within 90 days of a previous Delta variant infection.

10 Apr 2022

Common dishwashing detergents may eliminate coronaviruses from glass

Common dishwashing detergents and scrubbing devices found to be sufficient to inactivate and eliminate human coronaviruses from glass surfaces.

10 Apr 2022

Computational network science approach reveals new mechanisms for coronaviruses infections

A group of bat viruses related to SARS-CoV-2 can also infect human cells but uses a different and unknown entryway.

8 Apr 2022

Substantial SARS-CoV-2 infection in perivascular cells of inflamed blood vessels

A new study demonstrated that vascular inflammation leads to heightened SARS-CoV-2 infection in perivascular cells.

8 Apr 2022

Study finds higher risk of thrombotic events after SARS-CoV-2 infection

A study from Sweden published by The BMJ today finds an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in the leg) up to three months after covid-19 infection, pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) up to six months, and a bleeding event up to two months.

8 Apr 2022

Study explores the antibody evasion pattern of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages

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8 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spike-specific unique cluster of differentiation cells

A new study presented a safe and efficient multi-epitope SARS-CoV-2 vaccine construct against SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron.

8 Apr 2022

Evaluating immunogenicity after BNT162b2 booster vaccination

Researchers assessed the levels of IgG and IgA antibodies in sera samples from healthcare workers before vaccination, after the first vaccine dose, after eight months, and after a booster shot.

8 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Delta-Omicron recombinant identified in a transplant patient treated with Sotrovimab

Researchers described a case of co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, Delta and Omicron.

8 Apr 2022

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific cluster of differentiation 4+ T-cell response

In a new study, researchers characterized over 100 SARS-CoV-2-specific CD4+ T-cell epitopes.

8 Apr 2022

New laws let visitors see loved ones in health care facilities, even in an outbreak

Jean White’s mother has dementia and moved into a memory care facility near Tampa, Florida, just as coronavirus lockdowns began in spring 2020. For months, the family wasn’t allowed to go inside to visit.

8 Apr 2022

Role of natural immunity to SARS-CoV-2 on post-vaccination antibody responses in staff and residents of long-term care facilities

A new study collected and analyzed sera from the staff at a local long-term care facility from August to December 2020, where an outbreak occurred in September 2020.

8 Apr 2022

Collaborative modeling attempts could improve response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers retrospectively analyzed a collaborative modeling attempt for guiding public health decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Apr 2022

Improved seroprevalence and antibody response after third COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers evaluated the immunogenicity of a third COVID-19 vaccination in antibody deficient subjects.

8 Apr 2022

Neutralization potency against the Omicron variant of naturally expressed MBC-derived IgG antibodies from vaccinated individuals

Researchers have shown how the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 successfully evaded a large fraction of antibodies derived from memory B cells, giving rise to a reduced, but incomplete immune escape.

8 Apr 2022

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Immunocompromised hosts with Delta/Omicron co-infections

Challenges, unmet needs and future opportunities in COVID-19 therapeutics

The effect of unsuppressed HIV on T-cell response to COVID-19

A novel PLpro inhibitor as a broad-spectrum anti-coronavirus agent

Shared gene expression signatures in type 1 diabetics treated with IL-2 and COVID-19 patients

CDC report on Omicron infections soon after Delta

Common dishwashing detergents may eliminate coronaviruses from glass

Computational network science approach reveals new mechanisms for coronaviruses infections

Substantial SARS-CoV-2 infection in perivascular cells of inflamed blood vessels

Study finds higher risk of thrombotic events after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study explores the antibody evasion pattern of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spike-specific unique cluster of differentiation cells

Evaluating immunogenicity after BNT162b2 booster vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 Delta-Omicron recombinant identified in a transplant patient treated with Sotrovimab

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific cluster of differentiation 4+ T-cell response

New laws let visitors see loved ones in health care facilities, even in an outbreak

Role of natural immunity to SARS-CoV-2 on post-vaccination antibody responses in staff and residents of long-term care facilities

Collaborative modeling attempts could improve response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Improved seroprevalence and antibody response after third COVID-19 vaccination

Neutralization potency against the Omicron variant of naturally expressed MBC-derived IgG antibodies from vaccinated individuals

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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