https://scitechdaily.com/johns-hopkins-researchers-identify-immune-system-pathway-that-may-stop-covid-19-infection/
@biobook can we have an English executive summary please?
I had said earlier that the virus binds the ACE2 protein and enters our cells. That's true, but the virus can do other things before and after and in parallel to that. There's a lot going on, with multiple pathways activated. Sort of like a Rube Goldberg cartoon, where this activates that, which inhibits the other thing, etc.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rube_Goldberg_machineSo the authors here figured out another piece of the puzzle for one of these pathways. I don't think it has immediate relevance for us, just good to know that they're on top of things.
Drugs have been tested to block viral activity, and this new information suggests another pathway where drugs might effectively be used. This is a good thing in general, because having multiple ways of attacking the virus may give options for those who develop side effects to one drug. Come back in a couple years to see if it pans out.