A MINI-EDITORIAL VIEW ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING THE GENETICS
OF COVID-19
Cătălina IONESCU1,2, Alin CIOBĪCĂ1,2,3,4,
Fatima Zahra KAMAL5,6
1Department
of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 11 Carol I Blvd., 700506, Iași,
Romania
2Preclinical
Department, Apollonia University, Păcurari Street 11, 700511 Iași,
Romania
3Center
of Biomedical Research of the Romanian Academy, Iași Branch, Romania
4Academy of
Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov St.,
050044, Bucharest, Romania
5Higher
Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Technical (ISPITS), Marrakech
40000, Morocco
6Laboratory
of Physical Chemistry of Processes and Materials, Faculty of Sciences and
Techniques, Hassan First University, Settat 26000, Morocco
Corresponding
author: catalinaionescu81@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to a global health crisis with devastating consequences. The disease exhibits diverse clinical manifestations, affecting multiple organs and systems. Understanding the genetic basis of SARS-CoV-2 and host susceptibility is crucial for developing effective treatments. Key genes like ACE2 and TMPRSS2 offer potential targets for therapeutic intervention. Further research into viral and host genetics is essential for devising personalized approaches to disease management and prevention.
Key words: COVID-19, SARS-COV-2, GENES, GENETICS
DOI
https://doi.org/10.56082/annalsarscibio.2024.1.138
