Polymorphisms in the MBL2 gene are associated with the plasma levels of MBL and the cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α in severe COVID-19 - Concepedia

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Polymorphisms in the MBL2 gene are associated with the plasma levels of MBL and the cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α in severe COVID-19

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2023

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Maria Alice Freitas Queiroz, Angélica Menezes Santiago, Wandrey Roberto dos Santos Brito, Keise Adrielle Santos Pereira, William Botelho de Brito, Maria Karoliny da Silva Torres, Jeferson da Costa Lopes, Erika Ferreira dos Santos, Flávia Póvoa da Costa, Kevin Matheus Lima de Sarges,

Frontiers in Immunology

Abstract

The results suggest that, besides MBL2 polymorphisms promoting a reduction in MBL levels and therefore in its function, they may also contribute to the development of a more intense inflammatory process responsible for the severity of COVID-19.

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