Spike protein of COVID-19 virus enters the brain (IMAGE)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

Spike protein of COVID-19 virus enters the brain

Caption

The S1 protein likely causes the brain to release inflammatory products causing a storm in the brain, researchers said.

Credit

Alice Gray

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.