Senescent Cells and Syncytia: The Lasting Impact of SARS-CoV-2

This video explains how SARS-CoV-2 can turn cells into “zombie cells” that enter a senescent state, unable to die, repair, or replicate. These cells fuse into syncytia, creating conglomerates that harbor spike proteins and the virus, leading to impaired oxygen exchange in the lungs. This phenomenon was found in 67% of lung pathology cases, contributing to poor gas exchange and long-term lung damage in COVID-19 patients.