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Why does SARS-CoV-2 hit in different ways? Host genetic factors can influence the acquisition or the course of COVID-19.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Jun 2021
Monticelli Maria, Mele Bruno Hay, Andreotti Giuseppina, Cubellis Maria Vittoria, Riccio Guglielmo
Abstract excerpt
The identification of high-risk factors for the infection by SARS-CoV-2 and the negative outcome of COVID-19 is crucial. The genetic background of the host might account for individual responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection besides age and comorbidities. A list of candidate polymorphisms is needed to drive targeted screens, given the existence of frequent polymorphisms in the general population. We carried out text...
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