COVID-19: the vasculature unleashed #MMPMID32439870
Teuwen LA; Geldhof V; Pasut A; Carmeliet P
Nat Rev Immunol 2020[Jul]; 20 (7): 389-391 PMID32439870show ga
On the basis of emerging evidence from patients with COVID-19, we postulate that endothelial cells are essential contributors to the initiation and propagation of severe COVID-19. Here, we discuss current insights into the link between endothelial cells, viral infection and inflammatory changes and propose novel therapeutic strategies.