A common TMPRSS2 variant has a protective effect against severe COVID-19
Work
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: The human protein transmembrane protease serine type 2 (TMPRSS2) plays a key role in SARS-CoV-2 infection, as it is required to activate the virus' spike protein, facilitating entry into target cells.... more
Authors Alessia David, Nick Parkinson, Thomas P. Peacock, Erola Pairo‐Castineira, Tarun Khanna +8 more
Institutions Imperial College London, Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Université Paris Cité, Inserm +5 more
Cites: 65
Cited by: 46
Related to: 10
FWCI: 5.41
Citation percentile (by year/subfield): 100
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Sustainable Development Goal Good health and well-being
Open Access status: hybrid
APC paid (est): $3,160