• Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) – flow cytometry, CyTOF® |
• Plasma – cytokines, miRNA, exosomes, proteins/metabolites, neutralizing antibodies, hypoxia markers |
○ Radiation pneumonitis markers (TGF-β, KL-6, surfactants, IL-1ra, IL-6, sTNF, C3, C4b-binding protein-α) |
○ Endothelial/cardiac injury markers (hscTnT, CKMB, NT-proBNP, ANP) |
○ Systemic inflammation markers (CRP, LDH, ferritin, D-dimer, IL-6) |
• Bronchial secretions (BAL fluid) – viral load, flow cytometry |
• Pulmonary function tests, oxygen requirements, ventilator settings, radiographic imaging, dosimetry |
• Stool – viral load |
• Co-morbidities – concurrent medications, prior treatments, quality-of-life |