The efficacy of IL-6 inhibitor Tocilizumab in reducing severe COVID-19 mortality: a systematic review

Background In the absence of highly effective antiviral therapies against SARS-CoV-2, it is crucial to counter the known pathophysiological causes of severe COVID-19. Evaluating the efficacy existing drugs may expedite the development of such therapeutics. Severe COVID-19 is largely the result of a...

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Main Authors: Avi Gurion Kaye, Robert Siegel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-11-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/10322.pdf