Embracing Imatinib: a novel approach to safeguarding the endothelial barrier in patients with COVID-19

Chia Siang Kow; Dinesh Sangarran Ramachandram; Syed Shahzad Hasan

doi:10.1007/s10456-023-09889-2

Embracing Imatinib: a novel approach to safeguarding the endothelial barrier in patients with COVID-19

Chia Siang Kow, Dinesh Sangarran Ramachandram, Syed Shahzad Hasan

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Imatinib, an ABL tyrosine-kinase inhibitor, shows promise in restoring endothelial barrier function in patients with COVID-19, thus, preventing cytokine leakage from the alveolar compartment to the systemic compartment. COVID-19 is characterized by an alveolar cytokine storm, and imatinib has been shown to strengthen the endothelial barrier and mitigate alveolar inflammatory responses by modulating NF-κB signaling. Incorporating imatinib into COVID-19 treatment strategies offers a novel approach to safeguard the endothelial barrier and address the complex pathophysiology of the disease, including its potential implications in long COVID. Given that endothelial dysfunction plays a central role in COVID-19 progression and long COVID development, protecting the endothelial barrier during acute infection is crucial in preventing the persistent endothelial dysfunction associated with long COVID.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	481-483
Number of pages	3
Journal	Angiogenesis
Volume	26
Issue number	4
Early online date	2 Aug 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10456-023-09889-2
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2023

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