U of M scientists discover cells that SARS-CoV-2 infects first, confirm effectiveness of remdesivir treatment
A new study shows the virus likes to infect the cells in our airways, and remdesivir effectively reduced viral replication in those cells.
Author: Jennifer Hoff
Updated: 6:08 PM CST February 15, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS — Doctors at the University of Minnesota are announcing major discoveries about COVID-19 and their research focuses on treating the virus.
Doctors agree that vaccines are the best line of defense in a pandemic.
Part of the new study shows how SARS-CoV-2 infects two main cells in our airway and quickly. The ciliated cells and goblet cells are responsible for moving things out of your air space and the other cells produce mucus.