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Serum lipidome remodeling in viral pneumonia: from pathophysiology to therapeutics

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  • Yige Wang

  • Qiang Xiao

  • June 22, 2026

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    Viral pneumonia is a significant global health threat, often leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome and systemic organ failure.

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    The disease is characterized by a systemic metabolic crisis, marked by a decline in serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

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    High-density lipoprotein converts from a protective role to a pro-inflammatory vehicle during severe viral infections.

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    The gut-lipid-lung axis influences lipid profiles and inflammatory responses, affecting the severity of viral pneumonia.

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    Therapeutic strategies targeting lipid homeostasis, such as specialized pro-resolving mediators, show potential in managing viral pneumonia.

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