SARS-CoV-2 has become one of the most studied viruses of the last century. It was assumed that the only possible host for these types of viruses was mammalian eukaryotic cells. Our recent studies show that microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract affect the severity of COVID-19 and for the first time provide indications that the virus might replicate in gut bacteria. In order to further support these findings, in the present work, cultures of bacteria from the human microbiome and SARS-CoV-2 were analyzed by electron and fluorescence microscopy. The images presented in this article, in association with the nitrogen (15 N) isotope-labeled culture medium experiment, suggest that SARS-CoV-2 could also infect bacteria in the gut microbiota, indicating that SARS-CoV-2 could act as a bacteriophage. Our results add new knowledge to the understanding of the mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection and fill gaps in the study of the interactions between SARS-CoV-2 and non-mammalian cells. These findings could be useful in suggesting specific new pharmacological solutions to support the vaccination campaign.
Interesting findings.
Our previous work showed that people with COVID-19 had toxin-like peptides, which were almost identical to the toxic components of animal venoms, such as conotox, phospholipases A2, phosphodiesterases, zinc metal proteinases, and bradykinins, in both blood, feces, and urine [6]. In a later study, we observed spontaneous replication of SARS-CoV-2 in bacterial cultures from patient feces for up to 30 days and beyond [7,8]. For that matter, there have also been other researchers who have studied the relationship between the gut microbiota and COVID-19. Wang et al., 2021, for example, found significant alterations in the gut and respiratory microbiome in COVID-19 patients, finding that there was an increase in pathogenic bacteria and a decrease in beneficial ones [9].
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Another very interesting finding emerged from a bioinformatics analysis that revealed that some members of commensal upper respiratory tract (URT) bacteria express proteins that bind the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein, for example the ACE2-like protein. Based on this analysis and available data showing a decline in the population of these bacteria in the elderly, it has also been proposed that some commensal bacteria of the upper respiratory tract prevent SARS-CoV-2 infectivity and that a decrease in these bacteria contributes to infection severity [11]. The same authors, in another study observed that N501Y mutations in the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV2 spike glycoprotein may allow increased binding to the ACE2 receptor when natural products (NPs) of upper respiratory tract bacteria are present [12].
Wow! Almost like someone purposefully chose this virus to magnify its multiple virulent effects?
My farts have been extra potent for the last year, since around the time I got my Moderna shots and was sick for a week.
Also, I used to have a regular crapping schedule. Frequency, consistency and texture have all been off. Seriously.
No, no vaccines for me.
Why?
Tuskeegee
Wait for the ads for Covid-fighting Probiotics.
So covid infects literally everything then. All those Covid Nazis congratulating themselves over the implementation of mask and social-distancing mandates…
Careful there, or corks will be mandatory…
This explains a lot. Apparently the Chinese (with their mandatory anal swab Covid tests) were already aware of this…
This is interesting. I remember an obscure piece by a doctor who suggested that an increase in gluten to the diet would be beneficial in reducing symptomology provided you didn’t suffer from Celiac Disease. His reasoning was that gluten acts as a prebiotic much the same way yogurt does. In layman’s terms, a prebiotic feeds the “good bacteria” in the digestive system. This study suggests that Covid did the absolute opposite.
But, by all means hop on the trendy health train and stay away from gluten products. That one always makes me laugh.
Their new motto should be , ‘ Man Does Not Live By Bread Alone ‘ but by the goodness that proceeds from the mouth of The Soy Sun God.
Hmmm
Maybe, Covid attacks health care freaks, while the rest of who like more than the recommended wine, like real meat and food, undereat kale, brussel sprouts etc. and smoke kill it.
Want to know what else is curious? Vietnam (which was basically unaffected by Covid prior to forced “vaccinations”) has one of the highest gluten intakes in their cuisine in the world.
A couple of times now I’ve had a weak-assed upper respiratory bug that didn’t feel like a regular cold. The little bit of symptoms I felt were knocked back smartly with a snort of whisky.
I think we missed an opportunity: During the mask nonsense, we should have all been soaking our masks in whisky. Maybe they might have actually done a little bit of good then.
That or camphor.
While I am partial to whisky, Vicks “Early Defence” has been in my arsenal for a bit, and the one thing you can certainly pick up is the scent of camphor (which is a listed ingredient).
“…it has also been proposed that some commensal bacteria of the upper respiratory tract prevent SARS-CoV-2 infectivity and that a decrease in these bacteria contributes to infection severity [11].”
Guess what those stupid paper masks actually do filter out. Bacteria.
Jeez. Is there a Readers Digest condensed version?
At the very beginning of the pandemic, I came down with an unusual gastrointestinal flu. Little to no respiratory issues, but this stomach flu came and went about 3 times over the next 5 months. Never lasted more than 3 days at any time.
Prior to this, I had been in close contact with someone who had a severe case of pinkeye just after returning from the Philippines on a plane in which several people tested positive for Covid. He eventually went for a test and it was negative, but this was about 3 weeks after returning.
So they found out shit is full of germs. My mom knew that long time ago.