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SynthesisCurrent medicinal chemistry2025

Genetic and Epigenetic Determinants of COVID-19 Susceptibility: A Systematic Review.

Amin Gasmi, Laura Kassym, Alain Menzel, Wajiha Anzar, Maryam Dadar, Yuliya Semenova, Mehreen Arshad, Tetyana Bihunyak, Nagwa Abdel Meguid, Massimiliano Peana and 2 more

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Synthesis in Current medicinal chemistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 11 institutions in 9 countries.

Amin GasmiDepartment of Research, Société Francophone de Nutrithérapie et de Nutrigénétique Appliquée, Villeurbanne, France.
Laura KassymDepartment of Research, Astana Medical University, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Alain MenzelDepartment of Research, Laboratoires Réunis, Junglinster, Luxembourg.
Wajiha AnzarDepartment of Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Maryam DadarDepartment of Research, CONEM Iran Microbiology Research Group, Tehran, Iran.
Yuliya SemenovaDepartment of Research, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Mehreen ArshadDepartment of Research, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tetyana BihunyakDepartment of Research, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine.
Nagwa Abdel MeguidResearch on Children with Special Needs Department, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.
Massimiliano PeanaDepartment of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Zhanagul BekbergenovaDepartment of Research, Astana Medical University, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Geir BjørklundDepartment of Research, Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), Mo i Rana, Norway.
Astana Medical University · KZChemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran · IRDow University of Health Sciences · PKI.Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University · UALaboratoire National de Santé · LUNational University of Sciences and Technology · PKNational Water Research Center · EGNazarbayev University · KZSociété Francophone d’Arthroscopie · FRThe Research Council of Norway · NOUniversity of Sassari · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe molecular mechanisms regulating coronavirus pathogenesis are complex, including virus-host interactions associated with replication and innate immune control. However, some genetic and epigenetic conditions associated with comorbidities increase the risk of hospitalization and can prove fatal in infected patients. This systematic review will provide insight into host genetic and epigenetic factors that interfere with COVID-19 expression in light of available evidence.

methodsThis study conducted a systematic review to examine the genetic and epigenetic susceptibility to COVID-19 using a comprehensive approach. Through systematic searches and applying relevant keywords across prominent online databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct, we compiled all pertinent papers and reports published in English between December 2019 and June 2023.

resultsThe findings reveal that the host's HLA genotype plays a substantial role in determining how viral protein antigens are showcased and the subsequent immune system reaction to these antigens. Within females, genes responsible for immune system regulation are found on the X chromosome, resulting in reduced viral load and inflammation levels when contrasted with males. Possessing blood group A may contribute to an increased susceptibility to contracting COVID-19 as well as a heightened risk of mortality associated with the disease. The capacity of SARS-CoV-2 involves inhibiting the antiviral interferon (IFN) reactions, resulting in uncontrolled viral multiplication.

conclusionThere is a notable absence of research into the gender-related predisposition to infection, necessitating a thorough examination. According to the available literature, a significant portion of individuals affected by the ailment or displaying severe ramifications already had suppressed immune systems, categorizing them as a group with elevated risk.

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COVID-19Epigenesis, GeneticGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseFemaleHumansSARS-CoV-2comorbiditiesCOVID-19epigeneticgeneticmolecular mechanisms.Novel coronavirus

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PMID38251695
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