Viral, Immunologic, and Laboratory Parameters in Patients With and Without Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC).
Sang Hyun RaEuijin ChangJi-Soo KwonJi Yeun KimJuYeon SonWoori KimChoi Young JangHyeon Mu JangSeongman BaeSung-Han KimMin Jae KimYoung Pil ChongSang Oh LeeSang Ho ChoiYang-Soo KimKeun Hwa LeeSung Han KimPublished in: Journal of Korean medical science (2024)
Levels of NP antigen and of various cytokines involved in immune responses become significantly elevated over time after COVID-19 diagnosis in PASC patients compared to non-PASC patients. This suggests that PASC is associated with prolonged immune dysregulation resulting from heightened antigenic stimulation.