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The Functional OAS1 rs10774671A>G Variant Is Associated with COVID-19 Susceptibility in Mexican Patients.
International journal of molecular sciences - 25 Mar 2026
Montúfar-Robles Isela, Zapotitla-Román Blanca M, Vargas-Alarcón Gilberto, Fragoso José Manuel, Jiménez-Morales Silvia, Mendoza-Rincón Jorge Flavio, Cedro-Tanda Alberto, Barbosa-Cobos Rosa Elda, Rojas-Velazco Gustavo, Ramírez-Bello Julian
Abstract excerpt
OAS1 (2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthetase 1) and OAS3 have been identified through a genome-wide association study as major loci associated with COVID-19. The rs10774671A>G variant affects alternative splicing and generates two distinct mRNA and protein isoforms. The A allele produces the shorter p42 isoform, which has been associated with increased susceptibility, greater disease severity, and higher mortality from...
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