A comprehensive review of ACE2, ACE1, TMPRSS2 and IFITM3 gene polymorphisms and their effect on the severity of COVID-19.

Autor: Sahranavard-Pirbazari P; Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Khoshghiafeh A; Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Kamali MJ; Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Esfandiar H; Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Bakhtiari M; Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Ahmadifard M; Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran. Electronic address: mr.ahmadifard@gmail.com.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Advances in medical sciences [Adv Med Sci] 2023 Sep; Vol. 68 (2), pp. 450-463. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 03.
DOI: 10.1016/j.advms.2023.10.010
Abstrakt: Recent events have raised concerns about the outbreak of a pandemic by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). An infection caused by a virus can provoke an inflammatory reaction, which can result in severe lung damage, failure of several organs, and death. The unique genetic makeup of each individual may be a component in the development of each of these responses. In this context, genetic variants of the genes linked to the invasion of the virus into the host's body can be analyzed. Various elements have a function in viral entry. ACE2 is used by SARS-CoV-2 as a receptor to enter the cell. TMPRSS2 is then responsible for cutting the virus into its components. In addition, lung damage occurs when there is an imbalance between ACE1 and ACE2. Another component that plays a significant role in virus penetration is called IFITM3, which is created as a reaction to interferon. This protein prevents viruses in the Coronaviridae family from entering cells. This study aimed to analyze DNA polymorphisms in the ACE2, ACE1, TMPRSS2, and IFITM3 genes. Findings showed certain polymorphisms appear to be associated with the severity of the disease, including respiratory, coronary, and neurological disorders. The results also indicated that certain polymorphisms were protective against this virus. Varying populations have a different frequency of high-risk polymorphisms, so different treatment and preventative techniques must be implemented. Additional population studies should be conducted in this region to reduce the incidence of COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no conflict of interests.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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