Serum levels of IFN-γ and IL-4 in hospitalised COVID-19 patients – evidence of reduced cytokine storm in discharged patients
Ganiyu Olatunbosun Arinola,
Abdulfattah Adekunle Onifade,
Kehinde Adigun
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and aim. Coronavirus disease 2019 is characterised by cytokine storm and it was managed with repurposed drugs, however the effect of this treatment on cytokine storm is unknown. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of repurposed management on serum Th1 pro-inflammation cytokine (IFN-γ) and Th2 anti-inflammation cytokine (IL-4) in COVID-19 patients. Material and methods. The levels of IFN-γ and IL-4 were determined in sera from 45 COVID-19 patients at admission followed-up till disch… Show more
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