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SNP (A > G - rs13057211) but not GT(n) polymorphism in HMOX-1 promotor gene is associated with COVID-19 mortality.
BMC pulmonary medicine - 21 Dec 2023
Fares Kerolos, El-Deeb Mona K, Elsammak Omar, Ouf Amged, Saeed Hesham Mahmoud Sayd, Baess Ayman, Elsammak Mohamed, El-Attar Eman
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 causes severe inflammatory respiratory distress syndrome. The global pandemic caused millions of cases of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients may present with variable symptoms including dyspnea, fever, and GIT manifestations. The HMOX-1 gene is located on the long (q) arm of chromosome 22 at position 12.3. HMOX-1 is expressed in all mammalian tissues at basal levels and is...
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