Shared genetics and causal association between plasma levels of SARS-CoV-2 entry receptor ACE2 and Alzheimer's disease.

Yan ZhangFang XuTao WangZhifa HanHong ShangKevin HanPing ZhuShan GaoXiaojie WangYanli XueChen HuangYan ChenGuiyou Liu

Published in: CNS neuroscience & therapeutics (2024)

Together, our findings suggest the shared genetics and causal association between AD and plasma ACE2 levels, which may partially explain the link between AD and COVID-19.

Keyphrases

sars cov
angiotensin converting enzyme
angiotensin ii
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
coronavirus disease
cognitive decline
binding protein