TWiV 1191: The pandemic duo
This Week in Virology
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Vaccination and Innate Immunity Insights
This chapter delves into a study on how vaccines influence innate immune responses during COVID-19 breakthrough infections, revealing significant impacts on gene expression, cell interactions, and inflammation. It highlights the differences in immune responses between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, particularly noting gender variations and reduced inflammatory profiles in vaccinated persons. Additionally, the discussion explores the role of specific proteins in inflammation and the activation pathways of monocytes during infections, emphasizing the protective effects of vaccination.
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