New research shows that after body’s defenses

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New research shows that after body’s defenses kill virus behind COVID-19, leftover digested chunks of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can target specific immune cells based on their shape. “Zombie” coronavirus fragments can imitate activity of molecules from body’s own immune system to drive inflammation.
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COVID-19 viral fragments shown to target and kill specific immune cells in UCLA-led study

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