Microplastics interact with SARS-CoV-2 and facilitate host cell infection
Guofang Zhang, Guoli Cao, Rong‐Hua Luo, Qingle Song, Yanqiao Zeng, Ke Liu, Jing Qu, Xian Lin, Feng‐Liang Liu, Guocheng Wang, Hongchang Li, Liang Li, Yong‐Tang Zheng, Diana Boraschi, Lidong Wu, Yan‐Zhong Chang, Yang Li
Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 binds to microplastics which facilitates viral host infection with enhanced inflammatory responses.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsHost (biology)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)VirologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Viral infectionBiologyVirusMedicineEcologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyDiseaseMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionHealthcare and Environmental Waste ManagementSARS-CoV-2 detection and testing