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A High-Throughput Multiplexed Screening for Type 1 Diabetes, Celiac Diseases, and COVID-19
Published on: July 5, 2022
[Diabetes and COVID-19]
Béatrice Bouhanick1, Jean-Luc Cracowski2, Jean-Luc Faillie3
1Pôle cardiovasculaire et métabolique, service d'HTA et de thérapeutique, CHU Rangueil, TSA 50032, 1, avenue J.- Poulhes, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France; UMR 1027, université Toulouse III, 31000 Toulouse, France.
Abstract:
According to previous reports, diabetes seems to be associated with serious clinical events due to COVID-19. But is diabetes per se a risk factor of being infected by the virus? We discuss these points. Data about the antidiabetic drugs are scarce. Dipeptidylpeptidase-4 (DPP-4) is found as both a cell surface protein ubiquitously expressed in many tissues and as a soluble molecule found in serum/plasma, fluids. DPP-4 is involved in infection of cells by some viruses. We relate data about the use of DPP-4 inhibitors in diabetic patients. We conclude relating French and international recommendations in people with diabetes.
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