Specific detection of memory T-cells in COVID-19 patients using standardized whole-blood Interferon gammarelease assay.

ABSTRACT: Antigen-specific T-cells are essential for protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2. We set up a semi-automated whole-blood Interferon-gamma release assay (WB IGRA) to monitor the T-cell response after stimulation with SARS-CoV-2 peptide pools. We report that the WB IGRA is complementary to serological assays to assess SARS-CoV-2 immunity.

SUBMITTER: Mouton W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8420580 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature