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Study ties failed antiviral defenses in severe COVID-19 to B-cell diversity

Study ties failed antiviral defenses in severe COVID-19 to B-cell diversity

Researchers reported that key antiviral proteins did not effectively counter SARS-CoV-2 in some severe COVID-19 patients, linking the issue to a diverse population of B cells. The findings may help explain outcome differences and guide future therapeutic strategies.

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Study reveals why key antiviral defenses failed in some severe COVID-19 patients