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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 severity, particularly involving variants in genes linked to inflammation and immune responses. The objective of this study is...
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