Ivermectin And COVID-19: Ivermectin Efficacy, The CD147 Receptor, Blood Clotting, And More
WhiteBoard Style discussion on a new Perspective and Review published exploring another possible pathway in which SARS-CoV-2 may be leading to micro and macrothrombi; through the spike proteins interaction with the CD147 receptor on red blood cells, platelets, endothelial cells, and more. It is postulated that this leads to the aggregation and subsequent obstruction of blood vessels. Interestingly, this author proposes that maybe it is Ivermectin’s inhibition of this interaction between the spike protein and CD147 receptor that leads to its potential efficacy! Could this be another reason we have seen data supporting the efficacy of Ivermectin for COVID-19? Check out the video to find out more! To be clear, this video is based on a Perspective paper, which is strictly hypothetical! This is not a study that is coming up with an objective conclusion!