The Viral Stealth Tactic: How COVID Hijacks Your Immune System

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Imagine your body as a fortress with an intricate alarm system. Now imagine a microscopic intruder that doesn't just break in—it cuts the alarm wires before you even know it's there.

That's exactly what SARS-CoV-2 does.

Recent research has unveiled a jaw-dropping mechanism that reveals how coronaviruses are far more sophisticated than we previously understood. The spike protein isn't just a key to enter cells—it's a tactical weapon designed to neutralize your immune system's first line of defense.

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Dive into the microscopic world of viral defense mechanisms in this fascinating Heliox Podcast episode. Explore how the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein cleverly suppresses the body's interferon pathway, giving viruses a strategic head start in evading immune system responses. Join us as we unravel the complex dance between coronaviruses and our immune defenses, highlighting the resilience of the human body and the cutting-edge research that helps us understand—and potentially outsmart—viral strategies.

SARS-CoV-2 S protein disrupts the formation of ISGF3 complex
through conserved S2 subunit to antagonize type I interferon response

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