RE: Human Behaviour21 Apr 2021 00:04
The science is supportive but that does not mean it is certain.
1. Maybe IFN is most beneficial in cases where covid-induced exarcebation are due to defects of ifn signalling upstream of the receptor (for example auto antibodies or inability of the cell to produce enough quantity of the ligand in response to the virus). This it seems to be the case in about 20% of the hospitilised cases. Do we know what happens with the rest? This isn't a certainty. This all still being investigated. Do we know if there are deficiences downstream of the receptor as well (and therefore doesn't matter if the ligand is there or not)?
2. Do we know FOR SURE that sng can deliver quantities in relevant timeframes?
3. Do we know for sure, that other will not come up with similar solutions and better pricing by repurposing and existing approved ifnb drug? Even if you think it is certain that no one else can have another inhaled IFNb formulation (imo this is FAR from certain), do we know if the presence of the antibodies can be overcome by simply using higher concentration of IFNa, this is isn't an on off switch, it is concentration dependent, both of the autoantibodies and the ligand.
No man. WE DON'T.