Mechanisms by Which SARS-CoV-2 Invades and Damages the Central Nervous System: Apart from the Immune Response and Inflammatory Storm, What Else Do We Know?
Zihan Sun, Chunying Shi, Lixin Jin
Abstract
Initially reported as pneumonia of unknown origin, COVID-19 is increasingly being recognized for its impact on the nervous system, despite nervous system invasions being extremely rare. As a result, numerous studies have been conducted to elucidate the mechanisms of nervous system damage and propose appropriate coping strategies. This review summarizes the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 invades and damages the central nervous system, with a specific focus on aspects apart from the immune response and inflammatory storm. The latest research findings on these mechanisms are presented, providing new insights for further in-depth research.
Topics & Concepts
Central nervous systemImmune systemNeuroscienceDamagesBiologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Nervous systemCytokine stormImmunologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)CoronavirusInflammatory responseInflammationMedicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseasePathologyLawPolitical scienceLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 and Mental Health