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Human Leukocyte Antigen Complex and Other Immunogenetic and Clinical Factors Influence Susceptibility or Protection to SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Severity of the Disease Course. The Sardinian Experience.
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2020
Littera Roberto, Campagna Marcello, Deidda Silvia, Angioni Goffredo, Cipri Selene, Melis Maurizio, Firinu Davide, Santus Simonetta, Lai Alberto, Porcella Rita, Lai Sara, Rassu Stefania, Scioscia Rosetta, Meloni Federico, Schirru Daniele, Cordeddu William, Kowalik Marta Anna, Serra Maria, Ragatzu Paola, Carta Mauro Giovanni, Del Giacco Stefano, Restivo Angelo, Deidda Simona, Orrù Sandro, Palimodde Antonella, Perra Roberto, Orrù Germano, Conti Maria, Balestrieri Cinzia, Serra Giancarlo, Onali Simona, Marongiu Francesco, Perra Andrea, Chessa Luchino
Abstract excerpt
Aim: SARS-CoV-2 infection is a world-wide public health problem. Several aspects of its pathogenesis and the related clinical consequences still need elucidation. In Italy, Sardinia has had very low numbers of infections. Taking advantage of the low genetic polymorphism in the Sardinian population, we analyzed clinical, genetic and immunogenetic factors, with particular attention to HLA class I and II molecules,...
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