Article
Genetic polymorphisms associated with susceptibility to COVID-19 disease and severity: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2022
Dieter Cristine, Brondani Letícia de Almeida, Leitão Cristiane Bauermann, Gerchman Fernando, Lemos Natália Emerim, Crispim Daisy
Abstract excerpt
Although advanced age and presence of comorbidities significantly impact the variation observed in the clinical symptoms of COVID-19, it has been suggested that genetic variants may also be involved in the disease. Thus, the aim of this study was to perform a systematic review with meta-analysis of the literature to identify genetic polymorphisms that are likely to contribute to COVID-19 pathogenesis. Pubmed,...
Topics
- Apolipoproteins E
- COVID-19
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- HLA-A Antigens
- Humans
- Polymorphism, Genetic
