A Possible Protective Effect of IgA Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Bronchoalveolar Lavage in COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit

A Possible Protective Effect of IgA Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Bronchoalveolar Lavage in COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit

SARS-CoV-2 infection induces a humoral immune response, producing virus-specific antibodies such as IgM, IgG, and IgA. IgA antibodies are present at mucosal sites, protecting against respiratory and other mucosal infections, including SARS-CoV-2, by neutralizing viruses or impeding attachment to epi...

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Main Authors: Mariantonietta Di Stefano, Lucia Mirabella, Antonella Cotoia, Giuseppina Faleo, Michela Rauseo, Anna Chiara Rizzo, Josè Ramon Fiore, Gilda Cinnella, Gaetano Serviddio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA
anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG
bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
SOFA score
APACHE II score
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/12/1851
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