Article
Bioinformatic HLA Studies in the Context of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic and Review on Association of HLA Alleles with Preexisting Medical Conditions.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2021
Mobini Kesheh Mina, Shavandi Sara, Hosseini Parastoo, Kakavand-Ghalehnoei Rezvan, Keyvani Hossein
Abstract excerpt
After the announcement of a new coronavirus in China in December 2019, which was then called SARS-CoV-2, this virus changed to a global concern and it was then declared as a pandemic by WHO. Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles, which are one of the most polymorphic genes, play a pivotal role in both resistance and vulnerability of the body against viruses and other infections as well as chronic diseases. The...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
