Researchers have seen the possibility of finding a new way to treat the coronavirus (COVID-19) in bats. He says that understanding the immune system (immune system) of this flying mammal may provide new drugs for the treatment of humans against corona.
According to researchers at the University of Rochester, the US, bats contain several viruses, including the coronavirus, such as Ebola and rabies. However, this mammal has the ability to tolerate these microbes, due to which they have no adverse effect on them. While humans are prone to adverse symptoms when they are exposed to these microbes.
In a review study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers have assessed how bats control inflammation through their innate ability. This ability can contribute to its long lifespan and the tendency to combat diseases
There is a possibility of induced inflammation
Researcher Vera Gorvunova of Rochester University stated, ‘It may be that there is a possibility of inducing inflammation with Covid-19 and this may activate the inflammatory response. The human immune system works the same way when infected. The goal of immune system response in humans is to eliminate viruses and combat infection. ‘
Bats have special systems
Researchers say that unlike humans, bats also have such special mechanisms that curb the replication of viruses and also reduce the immune response to the virus. As a result, they have a beneficial balance in the immune system of controlling the virus. He said that by understanding this immune system of bats, new targets can be achieved in combating the coronavirus. This may open the way for the development of new treatments.
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