scienceUpdated: Dec 31, 2020, 17:25 ISTIn some cases, immune cells in the lungs can contribute to worsening a virus attack. Macrophages are immune cells that, among other things, protect the lungs from such attacks. But under certain conditions, lung macrophages can also contribute to severe lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Covid-19. To date, research on the development of human lung macrophages has been limited. “Certain macrophages in the lungs probably have a connection to a number of severe lung diseases.

Source: Hindustan Times December 31, 2020 11:56 UTC