Quantitative real-time PCR (RT qPCR) was performed as described previously (20 (link)) at the time of sample collection for flow cytometry experiments. This procedure was essential to ensure that no SARS-CoV-2 infection or reinfection occurred in the HC and recovered volunteers. The RNA isolated from nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs was extracted (QIAprep& Viral RNA UM Kit, QIAGEN, USA) and amplified by one-step RT qPCR (SARS-CoV-2 N1+N2 Assay Kits, QIAGEN, USA).
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