Mucosal Immunity in COVID-19: A Neglected but Critical Aspect of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Mucosal Immunity in COVID-19: A Neglected but Critical Aspect of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

The mucosal immune system is the largest component of the entire immune system, having evolved to provide protection at the main sites of infectious threat: the mucosae. As SARS-CoV-2 initially infects the upper respiratory tract, its first interactions with the immune system must occur predominantl...

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Main Authors: Michael W. Russell, Zina Moldoveanu, Pearay L. Ogra, Jiri Mestecky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
mucosal immunity
immune response
immunoglobulin A
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.611337/full

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