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A Mendelian randomization study of genetic predisposition to autoimmune diseases and COVID-19.
Scientific reports - 21 Oct 2022
Li Shun, Yuan Shuai, Schooling C M, Larsson Susanna C
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune diseases and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) share many similarities. Concerns have arisen that autoimmune diseases may increase the susceptibility and severity of COVID-19. We used Mendelian randomization to investigate whether liability to autoimmune diseases is related to COVID-19 susceptibility and severity. Genetic instruments for 8 autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes mellitus,...
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