Carriers of two genetic mutations at greater risk for illness and death from COVID-19

ScienceDaily
Sep 26, 2020, 2:52 pm549 ptsHotTop
Researchers suggest that carriers of the genetic mutations PiZ and PiS are at high risk for severe illness and even death from COVID-19. These mutations lead to deficiency in the alpha1-antitrypsin protein, which protects lung tissues from damage in case of severe infections. Other studies have already…

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