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The causative role of age-associated pre-existing senescent cells on COVID-19 severity

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The causative role of age-associated pre-existing senescent cells on COVID-19 severity
10
Jul

In a recent study published within the Nature Aging Journal, researchers investigated the role of senescent cells within the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Study: Removal of senescent cells reduces the viral load and attenuates pulmonary and systemic inflammation in SARS-CoV-2-infected, aged hamsters. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background Older adults are more vulnerable to respiratory viral infections, including severe […]

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