A zebrafish model of COVID-19-associated cytokine storm syndrome reveals that the Spike protein signals via TLR2
S. D. Tyrkalska, A. Martinez-Lopez, A. Pedoto, S. Candel, M. L. Cayuela, V. Mulero
This study shows that the S1 domain of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein induces hyperinflammation in zebrafish larvae via Tlr2/Myd88 signaling, independent of IL-1β, and also triggers emergency myelopoiesis through a Tlr2/Myd88-independent pathway.
bioRxiv · Jul 14, 2022 · PreprintImmunology