SARS-CoV-2 Entry Genes Expression in Relation with Interferon Response in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

The expression rate of SARS-CoV-2 entry genes, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), the main viral receptor and the proteases, furin and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) in cystic fibrosis (CF) individuals is poorly known. Hence, we examined their levels in upper respiratory samples of C...

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Main Authors: Camilla Bitossi, Federica Frasca, Agnese Viscido, Giuseppe Oliveto, Mirko Scordio, Laura Belloni, Giuseppe Cimino, Valeria Pietropaolo, Massimo Gentile, Gabriella d’Ettorre, Fabio Midulla, Maria Trancassini, Guido Antonelli, Alessandra Pierangeli, Carolina Scagnolari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/1/93