What is the Role of Toxicology in Understanding COVID-19?
Toxicology traditionally deals with the study of adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms. However, its scope also extends to understanding the impact of biological agents, like SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. By applying toxicological principles, scientists can assess the dose-response relationships of viral particles, understand mechanisms of viral toxicity, and evaluate potential therapeutic interventions.
