Hidden protein linked to severe COVID-19 and lung disease risk

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A genetic variation found in about one-third of people may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and lung fibrosis by impairing a newly identified protein, according to a recent study in Nature Communications. This discovery could provide insights for treatments targeting COVID-19 complications and lung diseases.

A genetic difference carried by nearly one in three people may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and lung fibrosis by disrupting the function of a previously unknown protein, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.