A translational genomics approach identifies IL10RB as the top candidate gene target for COVID-19 susceptibility.
NPJ Genom Med
; 7(1): 52, 2022 Sep 05.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2008285
ABSTRACT
Recent efforts have identified genetic loci that are associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection rates and disease outcome severity. Translating these genetic findings into druggable genes that reduce COVID-19 host susceptibility is a critical next step. Using a translational genomics approach that integrates COVID-19 genetic susceptibility variants, multi-tissue genetically regulated gene expression (GReX), and perturbagen signatures, we identified IL10RB as the top candidate gene target for COVID-19 host susceptibility. In a series of validation steps, we show that predicted GReX upregulation of IL10RB and higher IL10RB expression in COVID-19 patient blood is associated with worse COVID-19 outcomes and that in vitro IL10RB overexpression is associated with increased viral load and activation of disease-relevant molecular pathways.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Topics:
Variants
Language:
English
Journal:
NPJ Genom Med
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S41525-022-00324-x
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