Christine Mwasuku

May 1, 2024 | openres.ersjournals.com | Steven P. Cass |Dan V. Nicolau |Jonathan Baker |Christine Mwasuku

IntroductionThe inflammatory environment generated by viral infections such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is multifaceted. Cellular and molecular immunity work in coordinated pathways to confer best protection against invading pathogens [1, 2]. The interplay of immune cells and signalling molecules is vital in host defence to detect, control and inhibit viral replication while simultaneously orchestrating repair and providing immunological memory [3].