Endothelial pulsatile shear stress is a backstop for COVID-19.
Emerg Top Life Sci
; 4(4): 379-387, 2020 12 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-927716
ABSTRACT
There has not been any means to inhibit replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the rapid, deadly spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and an effective, safe, tested across diverse populations vaccine still requires extensive investigation. This review deals with the repurpose of a wellness technology initially fabricated for combating physical inactivity by increasing muscular activity. Its action increases pulsatile shear stress (PSS) to the endothelium such that the bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO) and other mediators are increased throughout the body. In vitro evidence indicates that NO inhibits SARS-CoV-2 virus replication but there are no publications of NO delivery to the virus in vivo. It will be shown that increased PSS has potential in vivo to exert anti-viral properties of NO as well as to benefit endothelial manifestations of COVID-19 thereby serving as a safe and effective backstop.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Physical Stimulation
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Endothelium
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COVID-19
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Nitric Oxide
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Emerg Top Life Sci
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Etls20200260
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