6. CONCLUSION
Multiple pathogenic processes are involved in COVID-19 after SARS-CoV-2 infection. The associated proteins or signals ruling in the viral entry into the host cells, viral replication in host cells, and induction of cytokine storm might function as therapeutic targets for COVID-19. Further elucidation of these processes and underlying mechanisms may find novel therapeutic targets, which is a critical strategy for developing treatments of COVID-19.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.