Abstract:Neutrophilic inflammation characterizes several respiratory viral infections including COVID-19-related ARDS, although its contribution to disease pathogenesis remains poorly understood. Here, we identified two neutrophil subpopulations (A1 and A2) in the airway compartment of 52 severe COVID-19 subjects, where loss of the A2 subset correlated with increased viral burden and reduced 30-days survival. A2 neutrophils showcased a discrete antiviral response with an increased interferon signature. Blockade of typ… Show more
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