In the section titled “IMMUNOTHERAPY TO TREAT COVI-19” Brodsky discusses Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and its prevalence in Cancer and Transplant patients. What is this syndrome and why is it important in studies of Covi-19 patients?

Cytokine release syndrome might lead to the dysfunction of multiple organs. It is widely seen in Covi-19 patients.

Explanation:

Cytokine release syndrome arises when cytokines are released in a large number in our blood. This release takes place from our immune system. Cytokines are secreted by one cell and affect other cells. It causes inflamation.

In the case of Covi-19 it has been observed that Cytokine release syndrome plays a major role in affecting our immunity. So it is of utmost importance to study CRS in such patients. Cytokine release syndrome develops mostly after a viral infection in the body.