Study: Carriers of genetic mutations have greater risk of illness and death from COVID-19

Study: Carriers of genetic mutations have greater risk of illness and death from COVID-19

Study: Carriers of genetic mutations have greater risk of illness and death from COVID-19

Tel Aviv University researchers suggest that carriers of the genetic mutations PiZ and PiS are at high risk for severe illness and even death from COVID-19. These mutations lead to deficiency in the alpha1-antitrypsin protein, which protects lung tissues from damage in case of severe infections.