Research hints antiviral interferon could help some patients

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The common thread in the research is the lack of a substance called interferon that helps orchestrate the body’s defense against viral pathogens and can be infused to treat conditions.

Now, increasing evidence suggests that a significant minority of Covid-19 patients get very ill because of an impaired interferon response. Twin landmark studies published Thursday in the journal Science showed that insufficient interferon may lurk at a dangerous turning point in SARS-CoV-2 infections.

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Thank you for posting this interesting article. Question I have patients who are on Peg Interferon how that will work for them??

Wishing you well