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T cell immunity in recovered Covid and SARS patients – The Indian Express

In the study, the specific T cells were found in all subjects who recovered from SARS 17 years ago, and in over 50% of both SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 uninfected individuals tested.

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The study suggests that a level of pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 immunity is present in the general population, the researchers said. (Representational)Singapore scientists have uncovered T cell immunity specific to SARS-CoV-2 in recovered Covid-19 & SARS patients, and also in uninfected individuals. The study is published in Nature.
T cells, along with antibodies, are part of the human immune response against viral infections. The T cells directly target and kill infected cells. In the study, th…

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