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Could Galectin-3 be a potential biomarker to help identify severe COVID-19 early? – News-Medical.Net

Researchers have measured the galectin-3 levels in the sera of hospitalized patients. They found initial high levels indicate patients will become severely ill,…

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Researchers have measured the galectin-3 levels in the sera of hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). They found initial high levels indicate patients will become severely ill, suggesting it could be used as a predictor of severe disease.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim more lives, with many patients becoming severely ill, biomarkers that can predict disease severity will help better treat such patients. Patients with severe disease show a hyperinflammatory response…

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