Host response of Syrian hamster to SARS-CoV-2 infection, including differences with humans and between sexes
M. Castellan, G. Zamperin, G. Franzoni, G. Foiani, M. Zorzan, P. Drzewniokova, M. Mancin, I. Brian, A. Bortolami, M. Pagliari, A. Oggiano, M. Vascellari, V. Panzarin, S. Crovella, I. Monne, , S. Leopardi
This study characterizes the Syrian hamster's response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, showing similarities to human COVID-19 but with differences in disease severity and organ tropism, and highlights sex-based differences.
bioRxiv · Nov 22, 2022Immunology