SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein-Induced Interleukin 6 Signaling Is Blocked by a Plant-Produced Anti-Interleukin 6 Receptor Monoclonal Antibody

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of the current COVID-19 pandemic, has caused more than 4.5 million deaths worldwide. Severe and fatal cases of COVID-19 are often associated with increased proinflammatory cytokine levels including interleukin 6 (IL-6)...

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Main Authors: Collin Jugler, Haiyan Sun, Qiang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Vaccines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/11/1365