Singapore scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity.

[2greys]

A Singapore study has uncovered the presence of virus-specific T cell immunity in people who recovered from COVID-19 and SARS, as well as some healthy study subjects who had never been infected by either virus. The T cells, along with antibodies, are an integral part of the human immune response against viral infections due to their ability to directly target and kill infected cells.

The study by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, in close collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) was published in Nature. The findings suggest infection and exposure to coronaviruses induces long-lasting memory T cells, which could help in the management of the current pandemic and in vaccine development against COVID-19.

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[2greys]

So even if antibodies diminish over time, there is still T cell immunity be considered

[Troilus in reply to 2greys]

Interestingly, the recent results on phase one of the Oxford trials shoes that the vaccine not only stimulates the production of antibodies, but also T cells. Hopefully the phase 3 trials will be equally successful.

[2greys in reply to Troilus]

Yes, I have seen that as well. I personally think that T cells are more powerful than antibodies are. T cells can actually be programmed to destroy cancer tumours.

[RoadRunner44]

So basically it's suggesting that if you have had Covid19 you have some protection? Is that right 2greys?

[2greys in reply to RoadRunner44]

That is how I read it. I hope so. More research is needed to examine the efficacy of T cells against the virus and the longevity of them.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to 2greys]

Yes, of course more research will be needed but it certainly is a big step in the right direction.

You have probably read about the potential evidence of the MMR vaccine given to children. The Cambridge team believe the rubella antibodies triggered by the vaccine may see off the coronavirus before it does too much damage. But some UK experts warn against giving the MMR jab without stronger evidence.

There appears to be lots of goodies in the pot, but we still have to wait and see.

[Becky130777]

Saw an article in sky news today aswell about the oxford vaccine could offer double protection, due to T-cells, all sounds positive.

[rodders1941]

Hmmmm sounds good to me ,IF and IF it can be turned out in millions

and it lasts at least a year . Rodders