SARS-CoV-2 Protein Fuels Lung Inflammation by Hijacking Macrophages

The SARS-CoV-2 protein ORF8 reprograms macrophages to promote viral replication and lung inflammation. Blocking the ORF8-linked receptor IL-17RA reduced inflammation and fibrosis in mice, pointing to a potential therapeutic target.

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