Extensive Mendelian randomization study identifies potential causal risk factors for severe COVID-19.

Published in: Communications medicine (2021)

Our study suggests that fat mass and white blood cells might be involved in the development of severe COVID-19. It also prioritizes potential risk and protective factors that might serve as drug targets and guide the effective protection of high-risk individuals.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
adipose tissue
emergency department
gene expression
risk assessment
cell proliferation
drug induced
human health
fatty acid
oxidative stress