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HLA-B*15 Is Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Brazilian Population.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Nov 2024
Facco João V, Addas-Carvalho Marcelo, Duarte Adriana da Silva Santos, Zangirolami Audrey B, Benites Bruno D, Saad Sara T O
Abstract excerpt
Studies have suggested an association between polymorphisms in class I genes of the major histocompatibility complex, specifically the human leukocyte antigen (HLA), and susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2. To explore this, 135 individuals with positive serological tests for SARS-CoV-2 were recruited. All the samples were collected before the advent of vaccines, avoiding immunization effects. Participants were divided...
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