Using genetics to understand the role of kidney function in COVID-19: a mendelian randomization study.

Jie V ZhaoC Mary Schooling

Published in: BMC nephrology (2021)

Kidney function appears to be one of the key targets for severe COVID-19 treatment. Use of available medications to improve kidney function, such as antihypertensives, might be beneficial for COVID-19 treatment, with relevance to drug repositioning.

Keyphrases

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