Using genetic variants to evaluate the causal effect of serum vitamin D concentration on COVID-19 susceptibility, severity and hospitalization traits: a Mendelian randomization study

Using genetic variants to evaluate the causal effect of serum vitamin D concentration on COVID-19 susceptibility, severity and hospitalization traits: a Mendelian randomization study

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has struck globally and is exerting a devastating toll on humans. The pandemic has led to calls for widespread vitamin D supplementation in public. However, evidence supporting the role of vitamin D in the COVID-19 pandemic remains...

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Main Authors: Zhiyong Cui, Yun Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
COVID-19
Vitamin D
Susceptibility
Severity
Hospitalization
Mendelian randomization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-021-02973-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-021-02973-5

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