Single cell RNA sequencing analysis did not predict hepatocyte infection by SARS-CoV-2

It is with great interest that we read the research article by Wang et al. In their manuscript, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral particles in hepatocytes is shown with additional arguments for viral replication and cytopathy in infected hepatocytes which provides a partial explanation for the high prevalence of abnormal liver laboratory tests in COVID-19 patients1.
Source: Journal of Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research