NEW YORK – While much of the discussion around immunity to SARS-CoV-2 has focused on antibodies, a growing body of research indicates other components of the immune system may play a significant role in combating COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Specifically, the T cell-mediated immune response has become an area of interest with a number of groups exploring its role and several parties developing tests to assess T-cell response for research and vaccine development and perhaps ultimately in the clinic.