NEW DELHI: An unusual form of cell death could lead to a Covid patient’s lungs suffering extreme damage, potentially resulting in life-threatening conditions such as inflammation and acute respiratory disorders, according to new research.
The ability to inhibit this unusual form of cell death — ferroptosis — can offer doctors new ways of to treat Covid-19 lung disease, the study suggested.
Cell death, where a cell stops functioning, can be natural or could result from causes such as a disease or an injury.
