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Neanderthal-derived protein may protect against COVID-19 susceptibility and severity – News-Medical.net
Researchers at the Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital have discovered that increased levels of the protein OAS1 are associated with reduced mortality…
Researchers at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital have discovered that increased levels of the protein OAS1 are associated with reduced mortality and less severe disease requiring ventilation among patients with COVID-19. Using drugs that boost OAS1 levels could be explored to try to improve these outcomes. The findings are published today in Nature Medicine.
Our analysis shows evidence that OAS1 has a protective effect against COVID-19 susceptibility and severity. This…
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