Embracing Imatinib: a novel approach to safeguarding the endothelial barrier in patients with COVID-19

Abstract Imatinib, an ABL tyrosine-kinase inhibitor, shows promise in restoring endothelial barrier function in patients with COVID-19, thus, preventing cytokine leakage from the alveolar compartment to the systemic compartment. COVID-19 is characterized by an alveolar cytokine storm, and imatinib has been shown to strengthen the endothelial barrier and mitigate alveolar inflammatory responses by modulating NF-κB signaling. Incorporating imatinib into COVID-19 treatment strategies offers a novel approach to safeguard the endothelial barrier and address the complex pathophysiology of the disease, including its potential implications in long COVID. Given that endothelial dysfunction plays a central role in COVID-19 progression and long COVID development, protecting the endothelial barrier during acute infection is crucial in preventing the persistent endothelial dysfunction associated with long COVID..

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E-Artikel

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2023

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2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:26

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Angiogenesis - 26(2023), 4 vom: 02. Aug., Seite 481-483

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kow, Chia Siang [VerfasserIn]
Ramachandram, Dinesh Sangarran [VerfasserIn]
Hasan, Syed Shahzad [VerfasserIn]

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10.1007/s10456-023-09889-2

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SPR053246926