A team of scientists from Denmark conducted a study to determine how viruses can avoid exposure to the immune system. Experts have found the “Achilles heel” in coronavirus infection.
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In the course of scientific work, researchers were able to find out by what mechanism ordinary herpes can bypass the immune system and cause infections of various organs. According to experts, this virus suppresses protein in the cells and promotes the formation of STING only in the event of a serious threat. It is noteworthy that if it is blocked, then the immune system continues to fight the virus. Thus, the development of the disease is slowed down in the body.
In the course of scientific work, researchers were able to find out by what mechanism ordinary herpes can bypass the immune system and cause infections of various organs. According to experts, this virus suppresses protein in the cells and promotes the formation of STING only in the event of a serious threat. It is noteworthy that if it is blocked, then the immune system continues to fight the virus. Thus, the development of the disease is slowed down in the body.
According to the lead author of the study, coronavirus infection works the same way. Thanks to this, scientists managed to find her weak spot. It will now be used to combat the proliferation of COVID-19. In the near future, specialists will search for a method to prevent STING blocking and virus replication.
Author: Yakimova Irina
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