Study Suggests Digital Devices Can Boost Immunity and Fight Infections
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital has conducted a groundbreaking study that explores the effectiveness of digital devices in strengthening the immune system and fighting infections. Led by Professor Yoon-Seok Jang and Professor Jun-Pyo Choi, along with Professor Eui-Seok Kim from the Department of Infectious Medicine, the research team found that digital therapeutics can significantly enhance the production of antiviral antibodies following flu vaccinations.
Digital therapeutics refers to software medical devices that leverage digital technology to prevent and manage diseases in patients. This innovative approach utilizes digital manipulation devices and software to modify behaviors and improve overall health conditions.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic straining resources needed for vaccine development and distribution, digital therapy has emerged as a promising alternative for controlling viral infections.
Taking cues from previous studies that suggest physical activity can boost the immune system after flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, the research team developed a real-time application called SAT-008. By offering users personalized activity methods and schedules, the team aimed to investigate the immune-enhancing effects of this digital device.
The study included 42 participants who were scheduled to receive flu vaccinations. They were divided into two groups: the experimental group, which used the SAT-008 device, and the control group, which did not use any digital therapy. The researchers monitored the production of anti-flu antibodies in the participants’ bodies after vaccination to assess changes in immune response.
After one and three months of observation, the researchers discovered that the experimental group, utilizing SAT-008, maintained significantly higher levels of antiviral antibodies against influenza B antigen compared to the control group. This indicates an increased ability to neutralize viruses invading the body and suggests that SAT-008 acts as an effective vaccine adjuvant, boosting immune responses and prolonging their duration.
The team also noted that test subjects who complied with the SAT-008 program at a rate higher than 75% experienced elevated levels of cytokines (IL-10, IL-1β, and IL-6). This finding further confirmed the effectiveness of the digital device in antibody production and longevity.
Co-corresponding author Professor Jang Yoon-seok remarked, “This study is groundbreaking as it establishes the immune-enhancing capabilities of digital devices in the field of immunity and infection. Additionally, it highlights the potential for using such devices to improve immunity against various viruses, including those targeted by vaccines.”
The results of this research have been published in the esteemed international academic journal ‘Immune Network’.
[저작권자ⓒ 세계타임즈. 무단전재-재배포 금지]
The first study to suggest the possibility of using digital devices in the field of immunity and infection
A high antiviral antibody titer against influenza B antigen was produced and maintained in the experimental group using digital devices
The higher the performance compliance, the higher the antibody production effect and the duration of the antibody production is significantly longer.
As well as flu, it will be used as a treatment to improve immunity after vaccination against other viruses
[성남 세계타임즈 = 송민수 기자] Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Department of Allergy Professor Yoon-Seok Jang and Professor Jun-Pyo Choi, Department of Infectious Medicine Professor Eui-Seok Kim Professor Eui-Seok Kim’s research team has published the results of a study that exercise therapy using digital device increases antiviral antibody production after flu vaccination.
Digital therapeutics refers to software medical devices that use digital technology to prevent and manage diseases and medical disorders in patients. Digital manipulation devices and software are used to modify specific behaviors or correct lifestyles in order to prevent and manage disease and help patients further improve their health.
In particular, since the COVID-19 virus pandemic requires huge resources to develop and supply new vaccines, it is difficult to control viral infections. As a method, digital therapy is attracting attention.
In the midst of this, the research team is based on previous research that physical activity such as aerobic exercise can strengthen the immune system after flu and Corona 19 vaccine, and provides users with a real-time application form of activity method and time that can increase immune response A study was conducted to find out the immune enhancing effect of the digital device provided (SAT-008, developed by S-Alpha Therapeutics Co., Ltd.).
The research team divided 42 people due to be vaccinated against flu into an experimental group that performed SAT-008 and a control group that did not, and measured changes in the immune response through data on anti-flu antibodies produced in the body on after vaccination.
As a result of follow-up observation of changes after 1 month and 3 months of vaccine administration, it was found that the experimental group produced and maintained a high titer of antiviral antibodies against influenza B antigen compared to the control group. This means that the concentration of antibodies that can neutralize the virus that invades the body has increased, and it has been confirmed that SAT-008 shows the same effect as a vaccine adjuvant, increasing the immune response to the virus and extend its length.
In addition, according to the research team, it was confirmed that cytokines (IL-10, IL-1β, and IL-6) increased in test subjects whose compliance with the program provided by the digital device was higher than 75% . the production effect was high, and the duration of the antibody produced was also significantly long.
Co-corresponding author Professor Jang Yoon-seok said, “This study is meaningful as it is the first study to confirm the immune-enhancing effect of using digital devices in the field of immunity and infection and to suggest the possibility of using it.” It is expected that it can be used to improve immunity after vaccination against other viruses such as viruses.”
Meanwhile, the results of this research have been published in the latest issue of the international academic journal ‘Immune Network’.
[저작권자ⓒ 세계타임즈. 무단전재-재배포 금지]
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