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Biomarkers of Coagulation and Inflammation in COVID-19-Associated Ischemic Stroke

Charles Esenwa1, Natalie T Cheng1, Jorge Luna2

  • 1Department of Neurology (C.E., N.T.C., K.K.-T., D.L., A.L.L., P.M., K.M., A.S., A. Lendaris, J.S.), Montefiore Medical Center.

Stroke
|August 25, 2021
PubMed

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This study investigated the impact of [keyword 1] on [keyword 2]. Our findings indicate a significant correlation, suggesting [keyword 3] may play a crucial role.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Research
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Understanding the genetic basis of diseases is crucial for developing targeted therapies.
  • Previous research has identified several candidate genes, but their specific roles remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of gene X in the pathogenesis of disease Y.
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets for disease Y.

Main Methods:

  • Genome-wide association study (GWAS) in a cohort of patients with disease Y.
  • Functional validation of candidate genes using in vitro and in vivo models.

Main Results:

  • A novel genetic variant in gene X was significantly associated with disease Y.
  • In vitro studies demonstrated that the variant affects protein function.
  • In vivo studies showed that inhibiting gene X ameliorated disease phenotypes.

Conclusions:

  • Gene X is a key player in the pathogenesis of disease Y.
  • Targeting gene X may represent a promising therapeutic strategy for disease Y.

Keywords:
COVID-19biomarkerinflammationischemic strokemortality

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