Disputes over Spike Proteins, Re-examining Virus Details
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Delving into the COVID Spike Protein: A Frank Discussion
Man, it's tough trudging through all the corporate spin when you're just seeking some darn truth! It seems like almost everyone with power—governments, industries, and the media—have control over what we learn and believe. Let's dive into the buzz about the COVID spike protein, whether it's from the virus itself or man-made through vaccines.
Here are the key concerns we've managed to sift through:
- Does the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein incite blood clots?
- Do mRNA vaccines induce spike protein production?
- Do mRNA spike proteins connect with the same molecules as the viral spike protein?
- Are mRNA spike proteins stabilized in the pre-fusion form? If so, does this make them last longer in the body?
- When injected, does the mRNA vaccine material stay local or travel across the body?
- What symptoms might be caused by the spike protein (stabilized or not) itself?
Here are our findings regarding these questions in a straight-shootin' format:
Does the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein cause blood clots?
You bet it does. The spike protein straight-up binds to fibrinogen and fibrin, leading to abnormal clots that are resistant to degradation and inflamed. It also competitively impedes antithrombin and heparin cofactor II, influencing an abnormal increase in thrombin activity. These induced clots can provoke systemic thromboinflammation and neuro-pathology. However, studies show mRNA vaccines don't carry the same risks, as there were no excessive clotting or blood-based disorders reported among 99 million vaccinated individuals.
Do mRNA vaccines instigate spike protein production?
Absolutely! That's a big part of why mRNA vaccines function, as they give cells the blueprint to create the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. After injection, the mRNA enters muscle cells, where they produce the protein, which is then exposed on the cell's surface to trigger an immune response. The mRNA is later removed, and everything happens without exposing the body to the actual virus.
Do mRNA spike proteins link up with the same molecules as the viral spike protein?
The vaccine-induced and viral spike proteins share similar structures and bind to the primary receptor called ACE2. But there are differences, as the vaccine spike proteins are stabilized in the pre-fusion form for a stronger immune response. The vaccine spike proteins can't facilitate membrane fusion and viral entry like the viral spike proteins do.
Are mRNA spike proteins stabilized in the pre-fusion configuration?
Correct! mRNA vaccines, such as Pfizer and Moderna's, encode spike protein in a pre-fusion conformation, made more stable by two proline substitutions (K986P and V987P). This design strengthens the immune response by making the protein more stable and expressible as a vaccine antigen.
Does the stabilization of the artificial spike protein lead to its prolonged lifespan in the body?
Not necessarily. Studies have shown that the persistence of vaccine components varies, with spike proteins detected in the blood for up to 28 days and mRNA persisting in lymph nodes for up to 60 days post-vaccination. In rare instances, vaccine mRNA might be found in heart muscle or the brain. Some studies have also reported the presence of spike protein in circulating exosomes for up to 4 months.
When injected, does the mRNA vaccine material stay local or circulate through the body?
It spreads throughout the body to different extents after injection: The muscle, lymph nodes, spleen, eyes, liver, heart, lungs, testes, and brain show varying levels of the mRNA transcript. Small amounts might also enter the brain. It's important to note that the majority of the vaccine remains near the injection site and in nearby lymph nodes.
What symptoms might be due to the spike protein (stabilized or not) itself?
The spike protein can trigger various symptoms in the body due to its interactions with different tissues and the immune system, such as cognitive deficits, anxiety-like behavior, inflammation in the central nervous system, neurological issues, fatigue, headache, fever, chills, joint or muscle pain, swollen and painful lymph glands, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heart-related issues, systemic inflammation, and more. These symptoms can vary in severity and frequency among individuals.
In short, the stuff we've discovered is a wild ride! It's crucial to keep an open mind, read up on the latest research and talk to your healthcare provider to make informed decisions about your health. And remember—look past the profit-driven corporate spin and corporate statements about studies instead of actual scientific findings!
- The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, found in the virus, is linked to the formation of abnormal blood clots that resist degradation, influence increased thrombin activity, and can provoke systemic thromboinflammation and neuro-pathology.
- mRNA vaccines, such as Pfizer and Moderna's, encourage cells to produce the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which helps trigger an immune response, but do not carry the same risks for blood clots as the viral spike protein.
- Both vaccine-induced and viral spike proteins bind to the ACE2 receptor, but the vaccine spike proteins, stabilized in the pre-fusion form, can't facilitate membrane fusion or viral entry like the viral spike proteins do.
- mRNA vaccines, like Pfizer and Moderna's, encode the spike protein in a pre-fusion conformation, made more stable by two proline substitutions (K986P and V987P), which strengthens the immune response by making the protein more stable and expressible as a vaccine antigen.
- Upon injection, the mRNA vaccine material spreads throughout the body, with varying levels of the mRNA transcript found in different organs like the muscle, lymph nodes, spleen, eyes, liver, heart, lungs, testes, and brain, although the majority remains near the injection site and in nearby lymph nodes.
- The spike protein (stabilized or not) can cause a range of symptoms in the body, such as cognitive deficits, anxiety-like behavior, inflammation in the central nervous system, neurological issues, fatigue, headache, fever, chills, joint or muscle pain, swollen and painful lymph glands, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heart-related issues, systemic inflammation, and more. These symptoms can vary in severity and frequency among individuals.
