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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

Mutations in ace2 gene modulate cytokine levels and alter immune responses in

Mary Ngongang Kameni, Eric Berenger Tchoupe, Severin Donald Kamdem, Nikhil Bhalla, Jean Paul Assam Assam, Arnaud Njuiget Tepa, Fuh Roger Neba, Ranjan Kumar Nanda, Anthony Afum-Adjei Awuah, John Humphrey Amuasi and 1 more

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 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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11 authors.

Mary Ngongang KameniMolecular Diagnostics Research Group, Biotechnology Centre-University of Yaounde I (MDRG-BTC-UYI), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Eric Berenger TchoupeMolecular Diagnostics Research Group, Biotechnology Centre-University of Yaounde I (MDRG-BTC-UYI), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Severin Donald KamdemMolecular Diagnostics Research Group, Biotechnology Centre-University of Yaounde I (MDRG-BTC-UYI), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Nikhil BhallaTranslational Health Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India.
Jean Paul Assam AssamDepartment of Microbiology, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Arnaud Njuiget TepaMolecular Diagnostics Research Group, Biotechnology Centre-University of Yaounde I (MDRG-BTC-UYI), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Fuh Roger NebaMolecular Diagnostics Research Group, Biotechnology Centre-University of Yaounde I (MDRG-BTC-UYI), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Ranjan Kumar NandaTranslational Health Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India.
Anthony Afum-Adjei AwuahKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
John Humphrey AmuasiKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
Palmer Masumbe NetongoMolecular Diagnostics Research Group, Biotechnology Centre-University of Yaounde I (MDRG-BTC-UYI), Yaounde, Cameroon.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 and Method: In this study, genotype frequency of 10 SNPs of Results: We identified wild-type, heterozygous, and double-mutant genotypes in seven SNPs (rs2285666, rs6632677, rs4646116, rs4646140, rs147311723, rs2074192 and rs4646142) in Conclusion: These biomarkers may reflect the complex interplay between the two pathogens and their impact on host immune responses and disease progression. This study highlights the critical role of genetic and immunological factors in shaping altered immune responses during co-infections involving Mtb and SARS-CoV-2. By elucidating these factors, the findings provide a foundation for a deeper understanding of host-pathogen interactions and their implications for disease progression and outcomes. Furthermore, this research has the potential to drive advancements in diagnostic approaches enabling more accurate detection and monitoring of co-infections.

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2CoinfectionCOVID-19CytokinesMycobacterium tuberculosisSARS-CoV-2Serine EndopeptidasesTuberculosisAdultAgedCameroonCohort StudiesFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansACE2 protein, humanAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2CytokinesSerine EndopeptidasesTMPRSS2 protein, humanace2COVID - 19immune responseMycobacterium tuberculosisSARS-CoV-2SNPstmprss2tuberculosis

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PMCPMC11973369

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