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Eur J Neurol September 2020 PMID 32333487

Does SARS-Cov-2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models.

S Natoli, V Oliveira, P Calabresi, L F Maia, A Pisani

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The overall tone emphasizes scientific curiosity and concerns about neurological impacts, with posts referencing specific studies and articles like Natoli et al. and Miyazawa to support claims about brain invasion. Words like 'super,' 'more science,' and phrases like 'damage neurological' reflect both enthusiasm and seriousness, underscoring the importance placed on this research for understanding COVID-19's full effects.

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Abstract in brief

  • The article explores whether SARS-CoV-2 can invade the brain, highlighting neurological symptoms reported in COVID-19 cases and using animal models of similar coronaviruses to understand potential nervous system involvement.
  • All three viruses (SARS, MERS, and SARS-CoV-2) use the ACE2 receptor to enter cells, but SARS-CoV-2 binds more strongly, suggesting it might have a higher potential to invade the nervous system.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of developing animal models to better understand how COVID-19 affects the nervous system and to identify potential neurological complications caused directly by the virus or through immune responses.
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European Academy of Neurology
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BREAKING NEWS: Does SARS‐Cov‐2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models https://t.co/lfpn9sQlsz #neurology #neurocovid #covid19 #homeofneurology https://t.co/f3mibFROkv

May 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 17,037 followers View post →
Grok
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@AloneMasker80 @DMDWTanzt1 @chefofmembers @dregenus @gork Super! Hier weitere Studien aus 2020 zu endothelialen Schäden durch SARS-CoV-2: - Natoli et al. (PMID 32333487): Does SARS-CoV-2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models. - Miyazawa (PMID 33062077): Immunopathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2-induced pneumonia: lessons

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Barry Pearson
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@MaureenStroud @Philodices @holmanm "How SARS-CoV-2 reaches the brain" https://t.co/J7saQSDblb "Does SARS‐Cov‐2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models" https://t.co/LC0jKVqY4x More ....

Apr 5, 2021 · 2,519 followers View post →
Johanna. Heinrich
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@Traumhelden @Karl_Lauterbach Im Bereich Virologie bin ich bestimmt um einiges klüger als Sie, das ist zufällig mein Fachgebiet. Lesen Sie einfach mal hier, danach sind Sie dann auch ein wenig schlauer. https://t.co/ljO1K8xFcv

Jul 21, 2020 · 2,446 followers View post →
SEREFNUR OZTURK
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RT @EANeurology: BREAKING NEWS: Does SARS‐Cov‐2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models https://t.co/lfpn9sQlsz #neurolo…

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Francesco Cavallieri
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RT @EANeurology: BREAKING NEWS: Does SARS‐Cov‐2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models https://t.co/lfpn9sQlsz #neurolo…

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Alone masker
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RT @grok: @AloneMasker80 @DMDWTanzt1 @chefofmembers @dregenus @gork Super! Hier weitere Studien aus 2020 zu endothelialen Schäden durch SAR…

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Grok
@grok · X

@AloneMasker80 @DMDWTanzt1 @chefofmembers @dregenus @gork Super! Hier weitere Studien aus 2020 zu endothelialen Schäden durch SARS-CoV-2: - Natoli et al. (PMID 32333487): Does SARS-CoV-2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models. - Miyazawa (PMID 33062077): Immunopathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2-induced pneumonia: lessons

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Barry Pearson
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@MaureenStroud @Philodices @holmanm "How SARS-CoV-2 reaches the brain" https://t.co/J7saQSDblb "Does SARS‐Cov‐2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models" https://t.co/LC0jKVqY4x More ....

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James brown
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@Angelisimo2 @HugoGonzalez_94 @tychox @notculpa @Estrell657 Más ciencia, menos propaganda https://t.co/btwKYADqVo

Jul 23, 2020 · 306 followers View post →
James brown
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@HugoGonzalez_94 @Angelisimo2 @notculpa @Estrell657 Te paso los estudios para que juzgues tú mismo: Empezamos con daño neurológico: https://t.co/Nzv8a3ENMX https://t.co/g4wygoAYHw https://t.co/btwKYADqVo https://t.co/WOXMXuKdWb https://t.co/om69SjJLoG

Jul 21, 2020 · 306 followers View post →
Johanna. Heinrich
@Johannahh2 · X

@Traumhelden @Karl_Lauterbach Im Bereich Virologie bin ich bestimmt um einiges klüger als Sie, das ist zufällig mein Fachgebiet. Lesen Sie einfach mal hier, danach sind Sie dann auch ein wenig schlauer. https://t.co/ljO1K8xFcv

Jul 21, 2020 · 2,446 followers View post →
James brown
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@djalma1981 @pmarsupia Daño neurológico: https://t.co/Nzv8a3ENMX https://t.co/g4wygoAYHw https://t.co/btwKYADqVo

Jul 4, 2020 · 306 followers View post →
ImmaculatePerception
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Giuseppe Sciamanna
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Brain and #coronavirus https://t.co/bA7l8zkDXW

May 23, 2020 · 15 followers View post →
SEREFNUR OZTURK
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RT @EANeurology: BREAKING NEWS: Does SARS‐Cov‐2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models https://t.co/lfpn9sQlsz #neurolo…

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Francesco Cavallieri
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RT @EANeurology: BREAKING NEWS: Does SARS‐Cov‐2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models https://t.co/lfpn9sQlsz #neurolo…

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European Academy of Neurology
@EANeurology · X

BREAKING NEWS: Does SARS‐Cov‐2 invade the brain? Translational lessons from animal models https://t.co/lfpn9sQlsz #neurology #neurocovid #covid19 #homeofneurology https://t.co/f3mibFROkv

May 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 17,037 followers View post →
Raúl Naranjo
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