학술논문

SARS-CoV-2 Spike triggers barrier dysfunction and vascular leak via integrins and TGF-β signaling
Document Type
article
Source
Nature Communications, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-19 (2022)
Subject
Science
Language
English
ISSN
2041-1723
Abstract
Severe COVID-19 is associated with epithelial and endothelial barrier dysfunction, however, the molecular pathways resulting in endothelial barrier dysfunction and vascular leakage are only sparsely understood. Here, Biering et al. show that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is sufficient to induce barrier dysfunction and vascular leak. They show a role for integrins, TGF-beta, ECM remodeling enzymes, and glycosaminoglycans in this S-mediated barrier dysfunction.