Pharmacologic Modulation during Cytokine Storm in COVID-19

Authors

  • Luiza Gabunia Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Shrena Khetsuriani Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Natia Gamkrelidze Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Levan Ratiani The First University Clinic, Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Natalia Filipets Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
  • Levan Metreveli University of Georgia, School of Health Sciences, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Nodar Sulashvili Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia, Tbilisi Open University, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Natia Antia Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia

Keywords:

COVID-19 infection, SARS-CoV-2, cytokine storm, anti-inflammatory therapy, ytokine-targeted therapy

Abstract

The novel Coronavirus -SARS-CoV-2 activates macrophages in order to liberate cytokines into the bloodstream. Inflammatory cytokine secretion increases producing cytokine storm. In this phase significant lymphopenia occurs. Cytokine storm in response to the viral infection can result in sepsis.  Ferritin is an important indicator of immune dysregulation, extreme hyperferritinemia, via direct immune-suppressive and proinflammatory effects, contributes to the cytokine storm.There are discussed some clinical evidences that indicate the importance of anti-inflammatory and cytokine-targeted therapies.These approaches are: inhibition of IL-1, IL-6, TNF-? and IFN-?.  Alternative treatments for cytokine storm - therapeutic plasma exchange and the mode of action of colchicine, glucocorticoids, and intravenous immunoglobulin - are also discussed. Convalescent plasma, anti-inflammatory treatment, together with anti-viral therapy becomes an essential part of treatment for COVID-19 infection.

 

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2021-11-18

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Luiza Gabunia, Shrena Khetsuriani, Natia Gamkrelidze, Levan Ratiani, Natalia Filipets, Levan Metreveli, Nodar Sulashvili, & Natia Antia. (2021). Pharmacologic Modulation during Cytokine Storm in COVID-19 . International Journal of Applied Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends, 12(1), 7–12. Retrieved from https://ijascfrtjournal.isrra.org/index.php/Applied_Sciences_Journal/article/view/1179

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2021)

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