Targeting Specific Checkpoints in the Management of SARS-CoV-2 Induced Cytokine Storm

COVID-19-infected patients require an intact immune system to suppress viral replication and prevent complications. However, the complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection that led to death were linked to the overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines known as cytokine storm syndrome. This article reported the various checkpoints targeted to manage the SARS-CoV-2-induced cytokine storm. The literature search was carried out using PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases. Journal articles that discussed SARS-CoV-2 infection and cytokine storm were retrieved and appraised. Specific checkpoints identified in managing SARS-CoV-2 induced cytokine storm include a decrease in the level of Nod-Like Receptor 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome where drugs such as quercetin and anakinra were effective. Janus kinase-2 and signal transducer and activator of transcription-1 (JAK2/STAT1) signaling pathways were blocked by medicines such as tocilizumab, baricitinib, and quercetin. In addition, inhibition of interleukin (IL)-6 with dexamethasone, tocilizumab, and sarilumab effectively treats cytokine storm and significantly reduces mortality caused by COVID-19. Blockade of IL-1 with drugs such as canakinumab and anakinra, and inhibition of Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) with zanubrutinib and ibrutinib was also beneficial. These agents' overall mechanisms of action involve a decrease in circulating proinflammatory chemokines and cytokines and or blockade of their receptors. Consequently, the actions of these drugs significantly improve respiration and raise lymphocyte count and PaO2/FiO2 ratio. Targeting cytokine storms' pathogenesis genetic and molecular apparatus will substantially enhance lung function and reduce mortality due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12

Enthalten in:

Life (Basel, Switzerland) - 12(2022), 4 vom: 25. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rabiu Abubakar, Abdullahi [VerfasserIn]
Ahmad, Rahnuma [VerfasserIn]
Rowaiye, Adekunle Babajide [VerfasserIn]
Rahman, Sayeeda [VerfasserIn]
Iskandar, Katia [VerfasserIn]
Dutta, Siddhartha [VerfasserIn]
Oli, Angus Nnamdi [VerfasserIn]
Dhingra, Sameer [VerfasserIn]
Tor, Maryam Abba [VerfasserIn]
Etando, Ayukafangha [VerfasserIn]
Kumar, Santosh [VerfasserIn]
Irfan, Mohammed [VerfasserIn]
Gowere, Marshall [VerfasserIn]
Chowdhury, Kona [VerfasserIn]
Akter, Farhana [VerfasserIn]
Jahan, Dilshad [VerfasserIn]
Schellack, Natalie [VerfasserIn]
Haque, Mainul [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Cytokine storm
Hyperinflammation
Immune response
Interleukins
Journal Article
Pathogenesis
Review
SARS-CoV-2

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Date Revised 16.07.2022

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/life12040478

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM339841427