Biological Factors: News and Research on Thymidine Phosphorylase

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COVID-19's lingering shadow: The molecular link between SARS-CoV-2 and lung cancer risk

A new study suggests that COVID-19 may slightly increase the risk of lung cancer by triggering a biological chain reaction in the lungs, driven by the virus's spike protein, that promotes inflammation, scarring, and tumor-friendly ...

Apr 10, 2026

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Gene inhibitor could help slow thrombosis in COVID-19 patients

Findings from a new study at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine show that a thymidine phosphorylase (TYMP) inhibitor could help slow thrombosis in COVID-19 patients.

Aug 16, 2022

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