Increased expression of SCARF genes favoring SARS-CoV-2 infection in key target organs in CKD.
Sol CarriazoMarta RibagordaAranzazu Pintor-ChocanoMaría Vanessa Pérez-GómezAlberto Ortiz ArduanMaria Dolores Sánchez-NiñoPublished in: Clinical kidney journal (2023)
CKD, including diabetic CKD, is associated with the differential expression of multiple SCARF genes in target organs of COVID-19, some of which may sensitize to SARS-CoV-2 infection. This information may facilitate developing therapeutic strategies aimed at decreasing COVID-19 severity in patients with CKD.