The Interleukin-6 gene variants may protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection and the severity of COVID-19: a case-control study in a Moroccan population.

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The Interleukin-6 gene variants may protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection and the severity of COVID-19: a case-control study in a Moroccan population.

BMC medical genomics - 23 May 2024

Noureddine Rachid, Baba Hanâ, Aqillouch Safaa, Abounouh Karima, Laazaazia Oumaima, Elmessaoudi-Idrissi Mohcine, Bahmani Fatima Zohra, Tanouti Ikram Allah, Ouladlahsen Ahd, Sarih M'hammed, Dehbi Hind, Ezzikouri Sayeh

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The symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection vary widely, ranging from asymptomatic cases to severe forms marked by acute respiratory distress syndrome, multi-organ damage, and fatalities. Studies indicate a correlation between specific genes and susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection and disease severit...

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Humans
COVID-19
Interleukin-6
Female
Male
Case-Control Studies
Morocco
Middle Aged
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
Adult
SARS-CoV-2
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Severity of Illness Index

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PMID: 38783290
DOI: 10.1186/s12920-024-01911-w
PMCID: PMC11112821

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