FURIN gene variants (rs6224/rs4702) as potential markers of death and cardiovascular traits in severe COVID‐19
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27748
Abstract: Furin is a protease that plays a key role in the infection cycle of SARS‐CoV‐2 by cleaving the viral proteins during the virus particle assembly. In addition, Furin regulates several physiological processes related to cardio‐metabolic… read more here.
Keywords: severe covid; rs6224 rs4702; death; furin gene ... See more keywords
Is FURIN gene expression in salivary glands related to SARS-CoV-2 infectivity through saliva?
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DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-206788
Abstract: Unravelling the SARS-CoV-2 mechanism of entry into host cells is engaging the endeavours of researchers worldwide and, although angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is recognised as the primary receptor, many issues remain to be investigated.1 Remarkably,… read more here.
Keywords: furin gene; gene expression; infectivity; sars cov ... See more keywords