SARS-CoV-2 mucosal antibody development and persistence and their relation to viral load and COVID-19 symptoms
oleh: Janeri Fröberg, Joshua Gillard, Ria Philipsen, Kjerstin Lanke, Joyce Rust, Diana van Tuijl, Karina Teelen, Teun Bousema, Elles Simonetti, Christa E. van der Gaast-de Jongh, Mariska Bos, Frank J. van Kuppeveld, Berend-Jan Bosch, Marrigje Nabuurs-Franssen, Nannet van der Geest-Blankert, Charlotte van Daal, Martijn A. Huynen, Marien I. de Jonge, Dimitri A. Diavatopoulos
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2021-09-01 |
Deskripsi
There has been limited research on the role of the mucosal immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here, the authors perform a prospective observational household study and find that mucosal antibody responses are associated with decreased viral load and faster resolution of systemic symptoms.