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The Mechanism by which Kaempferol, Quercetin, Luteolin, etc , are able to Inhibit Proteases

We now understand that SARS-CoV-2 uses the SARS-CoV receptor ACE2 for entry and the serine protease TMPRSS2 for S protein priming. Dr. Jaffe describes the mechanism by which kaempferol, quercetin, luteolin , etc… are able to inhibit the proteases such as TMPRSS2. Tune in to hear what Dr. J has to say!

The emergence of a Cytokine Storm and eventual ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)

On this edition of “Ask Dr. J”, Dr. Russell Jaffe is asked to shed light on what drives the emergence of a “cytokine storm” and eventual ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) in some patients, but not others. Tune in to hear what Dr. J has to say!