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The obsessive focus on neutralizing antibodies in blood samples is beginning to border on irresponsible. Circulating antibodies are one facet of the layered im
by cashsterling 5y ago
The obsessive focus on neutralizing antibodies in blood samples is beginning to border on irresponsible.
Circulating antibodies are one facet of the layered immune system response. Mucosal membrane antibodies and T-cells (mucosal membranes have their own 'micro-immune system' which injected vaccines do little to help), general T-cells, etc are extremely important in overall immune system response. One could argue that mucosal immune system health and then T-cell response are more important than blood antibody levels.
Also general inflammation in the body, endocrine system health, and immune system modulation are important factors affecting COVID outcomes. I think there has not been near enough attention on these factors.