COVID-19’s Hidden Attack on Healthy Cells — And the Common Drug That Can Stop It
Blog | Immune Health & Viral Defense
Published June 24, 2025 | Immortal Health System
When the Immune System Turns on Us
What if we told you that your own immune system could be tricked into attacking your healthy cells — not by the virus itself, but by one of its lingering proteins?
That’s exactly what groundbreaking new research from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has uncovered. And there’s more: a widely used drug, enoxaparin, may hold the key to stopping this silent sabotage.
At Immortal Health System, we believe that awareness, science, and intervention form the pillars of immune resilience. This new discovery reinforces our commitment to proactive health — especially in an era where viruses continue to outmaneuver the body’s defenses in unexpected ways.
The Stealth Move: A Viral Protein Gone Rogue
The SARS-CoV-2 virus (responsible for COVID-19) is no longer just a respiratory pathogen — it's a master manipulator.
Researchers have discovered that a protein called the nucleocapsid protein (NP), which typically helps package viral RNA inside infected cells, has a darker side. Once released, NP can migrate from infected cells to neighboring uninfected ones, binding to their surface and tagging them for destruction — despite them being completely healthy.
Here’s what happens next:
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NP binds to healthy cell membranes, anchoring itself via sugar-like structures called Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans
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Anti-NP antibodies, thinking they’ve found the enemy, latch onto these healthy cells
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This sets off the complement cascade — a powerful immune response
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The result? Inflammation, cellular destruction, and potentially long-term complications
This chain reaction may contribute to the devastating immune system overreactions seen in severe COVID-19 cases — including Long COVID, organ damage, and persistent inflammation.
The Solution: An Unlikely Hero — Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin, a commonly used blood thinner, just became a viral defense tool.
Why? Because it mimics the cellular receptors (heparan sulfate) that NP binds to. In doing so, it blocks NP from attaching to healthy cells, essentially cutting the virus’s ability to disguise and misdirect the immune system.
In both laboratory-grown cells and patient-derived samples, enoxaparin:
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Prevented NP from sticking to uninfected cells
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Reduced immune activation
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Lowered the potential for collateral damage in healthy tissue
This not only provides new insight into COVID-19’s stealth mechanisms, but also introduces a new potential use for a well-known pharmaceutical — especially in preventing complications in high-risk individuals.
What This Means for You — and for the Future
This research confirms what we’ve long known at Immortal Health System:
True wellness begins at the cellular level.
A virus doesn’t have to infect every cell to do damage — sometimes, its debris is enough to trigger autoimmunity and chronic inflammation. That’s why our approach to immune health includes:
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Mitochondrial support to maintain cellular energy during stress
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Anti-inflammatory formulations to reduce overactive immune cascades
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Adaptogens and micronutrients to buffer immune signaling
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And soon, immune-optimized support stacks based on real-time risk and genetic predispositions
In short, you don’t just want your immune system to be “strong.” You want it to be smart.
The Takeaway: Prevention Starts with Precision
As research continues to uncover the long-tail effects of SARS-CoV-2, it’s clear: we’re dealing with a virus that doesn’t play fair.
But thanks to forward-thinking researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical innovation, we now understand more — and can do more — to prevent collateral damage and rebuild immune resilience.
Whether through genetic testing, precision supplements, or immune-friendly lifestyle shifts, Immortal Health System is here to guide your path to long-term vitality.