clear pathogens. However, their excessive release is the main cause of hyperinflammation.
In the recent COVID-19 outbreak, chemokines may be the direct cause of acute respiratory
disease syndrome, a major complication leading to death in about 40% of severe cases.
Several clinical investigations revealed that chemokines are directly involved in the different
stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here, we review the role of chemokines and their receptors …