Why Covid causes some patients’ immune systems to attack their own… – AlKhaleej Today

Around the world, immunologists who have upgraded their laboratories to join the battle against SARS-CoV-2 are furiously trying to explain why some people get so sick while others recover unharmed. The pace is dizzying, but some clear trends can be seen. One focus was the production of antibodies powerful proteins that can deactivate and kill invading pathogens such as viruses. Of great importance was the sporadic identification of so-called autoreactive antibodies that do not target disease-causing…

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