The “Cytokine Storm” and Inflammatory Response to SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients has shown increased secretion of IL-1β, IFN-γ, IP-10/CXCL10, MCP-1/CCL2, IL-4, and IL-10. In addition, the infection has shown elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-2, IL-6, IL-7, IL-10, G-CSF, IP-10/CXCL10, MCP-1/CCL2, MIP-1A, and TNF-α generating possible “cytokine storm”1,2. The treatment of cytokine storm has become increasingly important in helping coronavirus patients. Studies have shown that the IL-6R (Interleukin-6 Receptor) plays an important role in alleviating Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)2. While causes for inflammatory responses remain widely unknown, Leinco can assist researchers in providing many of these cytokines.
SARS-CoV-2 Increased Secretion & Inflammation of Cytokines
Cytokines
Antibodies to Cytokines
Additional conjugates available for each.
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- Y. Fu, et al. 2020, Virologica Sinica, 35:266–271
- C. Zhang, et al. 2020, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 105954
- Image: G. Schett, et al. 2020, Nat Rev Immunol20, 271–272.
