"How a single viral protein hijacks immune cells to supercharge COVID-19 infection"
Researchers found SARS-CoV-2 protein ORF8 can hijack immune cells, driving severe lung inflammation. Blocking ORF8 reduced inflammation and lung damage in infected mice, pointing to a potential target for new treatments.
Source: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-viral-protein-hijacks-immune-cells.html
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