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Study finds that pediatric stroke is associated with COVID-19 infections but not with multisystem inflammatory syndrome

Researchers investigated whether coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) were associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in pediatric populations.

24 Nov 2022

The safety and immunogenicity of a fourth dose of NVX-CoV2373

Researchers assessed the immunogenicity and safety of a fourth homologous boost dose of a recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike protein vaccine called NVX-CoV2373.

23 Nov 2022

New York sewer rats are easily infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to new study

Researchers evaluated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposure among rats inhabiting New York City (NYC) during the fall of 2021.

23 Nov 2022

Plant-based monoclonal antibody increases potency of antibody cocktail against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

A novel mAb against the SARS-CoV-2 RBD through a hybridoma technique, followed by chimerization and expression in plants.

22 Nov 2022

Potent hypervalent nanoparticles against HIV, Lassa and SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study published in the journal Advanced Science, researchers developed molecularly imprinted nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) with broad-spectrum activity against lethal viruses.

21 Nov 2022

Study finds no benefits from angiotensin receptor blocker treatment for COVID-19

In a recent study published in the BMJ, researchers conducted a phase three, multicenter, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of using angiotensin receptor blockers that disrupt the renin-angiotensin system on the clinical outcomes of individuals with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

21 Nov 2022

Additional mRNA COVID vaccine doses could salvage antibody responses in blood cancer patients

A third COVID-19 vaccine dose in this patients with blood cancers could enhance their antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2

21 Nov 2022

New method for isolating Omicron subvariant and evaluating resistance to therapeutic and vaccine-elicited antibodies

Researchers demonstrated a viral amplification procedure to isolate the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron subvariants.

21 Nov 2022

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

A recent study reviews various traditional Korean fermented foods for their various health benefits.

20 Nov 2022

Scientists explore bat sarbecovirus isolation in Japan

Researchers performed bat sarbecovirus isolation experiments using Rhinolophus cornutus bats from several regions in Japan that were phylogenetically situated in the same cluster of viruses related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

18 Nov 2022

β-cyclodextrin family found to be promising and cost-effective antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers identified β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs) as a safe and cost-effective drug against SARS-CoV-2 with a broad spectrum of activity.

18 Nov 2022

How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2

An article published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition journal provides an overview of the role of gut microbiota in shaping the host immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Nov 2022

Researchers identify a conserved site on SARS-CoV-2 spike that a broadly neutralizing macrocyclic peptide can target

Researchers explored the efficiency of a macrocyclic peptide in inhibiting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

17 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 ‘Deltacron’ variant exhibits immune-escape properties similar to Omicron BA.1

The SARS-CoV-2 Deltacron does not exhibit higher transmissibility or immune evasion than the Omicron BA.1 variant.

16 Nov 2022

Development of a potent, broadly protective vaccine against all SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study published in the journal npj Vaccines, researchers in China designed, produced, and evaluated the neutralization efficacy of a recombinant coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine containing four hot-spot substitution mutations based on a prefusion-stabilized severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (S) trimer.

15 Nov 2022

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

Researchers discuss the beneficial role of polyphenolic plant compounds in the Mediterranean diet in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

15 Nov 2022

Structure-directed mutagenesis produces thermostable SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimers with potential vaccine booster applications

Researchers investigated the change in the stability, antigenicity, and protein expression of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimer using structure-directed mutagenesis to alter a cavity in the core of the spike protein.

14 Nov 2022

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 News and Research

Study finds that pediatric stroke is associated with COVID-19 infections but not with multisystem inflammatory syndrome

The safety and immunogenicity of a fourth dose of NVX-CoV2373

New York sewer rats are easily infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to new study

Plant-based monoclonal antibody increases potency of antibody cocktail against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Potent hypervalent nanoparticles against HIV, Lassa and SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study finds no benefits from angiotensin receptor blocker treatment for COVID-19

Additional mRNA COVID vaccine doses could salvage antibody responses in blood cancer patients

New method for isolating Omicron subvariant and evaluating resistance to therapeutic and vaccine-elicited antibodies

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

Scientists explore bat sarbecovirus isolation in Japan

β-cyclodextrin family found to be promising and cost-effective antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers identify a conserved site on SARS-CoV-2 spike that a broadly neutralizing macrocyclic peptide can target

SARS-CoV-2 ‘Deltacron’ variant exhibits immune-escape properties similar to Omicron BA.1

Development of a potent, broadly protective vaccine against all SARS-CoV-2 variants

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

Structure-directed mutagenesis produces thermostable SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimers with potential vaccine booster applications

The viral fitness and antigenic relationship among Omicron sublineages

Can monkeypox infection lead to myocarditis?

Study demonstrates immuno-based strategies to explore the treatment and prevention of COVID-19

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