Possible Molecular Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Saliva

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Abstract

Inhalation of droplets through coughing, sneezing, or even talking can induce direct transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from person to person, and contact with the nose, eyes, and oral mucosa can also cause transmission. Compared with nasopharyngeal specimens, the matching rate of saliva to respiratory viruses (including Coronavirus) is as high as 90%. Coronavirus is only found in the saliva of some individuals but not in nasopharyngeal inhalation. Viruses come from many sources: saliva, nasopharyngeal secretions, and respiratory secretions. The goal of this study is to figure out what the molecular mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection through saliva is. This study was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. In SARS-CoV-2, the glycoprotein found in the viral envelope spikes binds to cell receptors in the form of ACE2. SARS-CoV-2 infection of the salivary glands is a potential since ACE2 is expressed in the salivary glands. Saliva also contains IgA, which can be used as a biomarker for high-risk patients. SARS-CoV-2 infection is detected using IgA, IgM, and IgG antibodies. Saliva samples are also more sensitive than nasopharyngeal swabs. The combined use of saliva samples and nasopharyngeal swabs is also conducive to a more accurate diagnosis. The probable molecular mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection from saliva may be deduced from the above statement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th Biomedical Engineering''s Recent Progress in Biomaterials, Drugs Development, and Medical Devices
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 6th International Symposium of Biomedical Engineering, ISBE 2021
EditorsSiti Fauziyah Rahman, Ahmad Zakiyuddin, Yudan Whulanza, Nurul Intan
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735443716
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Aug 2022
Event6th International Symposium of Biomedical Engineering''s Recent Progress in Biomaterials, Drugs Development, and Medical Devices, ISBE 2021 - Depok, Virtual, Indonesia
Duration: 7 Jul 20218 Jul 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2537
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference6th International Symposium of Biomedical Engineering''s Recent Progress in Biomaterials, Drugs Development, and Medical Devices, ISBE 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityDepok, Virtual
Period7/07/218/07/21

Keywords

  • ACE 2
  • IgA
  • Molecular
  • Pathogenesis
  • Saliva
  • SARS-CoV-2

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