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Blood clots in people with severe Covid-19 may be related to abnormal antibody response – University of Reading

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·         New study of cells led by the University of Reading shows antibodies produced by the body in response to Covid-19 may be triggering a blood clotting response in patients with severe disease.

·         This new understanding of the cell biology provides support and scientific validation for the MATIS clinical trial, which is examining the effectiveness of existing drugs for immune diseases as treatments for inflammation and blood clotting in Covid-19

Inflammation and blood clotting seen in very severe cases of Covid-19 may be caused by the antibodies sent to fight the disease activating unnecessary platelet activity in the lungs.

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