Association of TNFRSF13B Gene Polymorphisms With SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Severity, and Humoral Immune Response in a Moroccan Population

IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 GENETICS & HEREDITY
Oumaima Laazaazia, Ahd Ouladlahsen, Safaa Aqillouch, Haya Altawalah, Oumaima Bouddahab, Rachid Noureddine, Pascal Pineau, Mustapha Lkhider, Sayeh Ezzikouri
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Abstract

Background and Aims: Genetic factors, including polymorphisms in the TNFRSF13B gene, which regulates humoral immunity, can influence susceptibility to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This study aims to investigate the association between two polymorphisms, rs12603708 and rs3751987, and SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility, disease severity, and humoral immune responses in a Moroccan population.

Materials and Methods: A total of 303 unvaccinated COVID-19 patients (151 severe cases and 152 asymptomatic/moderate cases) and 150 individuals from a SARS-CoV-2-negative group were included in the analysis. Genotyping was performed using TaqMan SNP assays. SARS-CoV-2 antibodies targeting the nucleocapsid protein and IgG antibodies specific to the receptor-binding domain (RBD) were quantified using chemiluminescence microparticles immunoassay. Complete blood counts and C-reactive protein levels were evaluated using an automated platform.

Results: Our analysis revealed that the A/A genotype of rs12603708 significantly increased the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in both codominant (p = 0.0055; OR = 3.74; adjusted p value = 0.022) and recessive (p = 0.0049; OR = 3.17; adjusted p value = 0.022) models, as well as the risk of severe disease (p = 0.014; OR = 3.43; adjusted p value = 0.049). For rs3751987, the G/G genotype was linked to higher susceptibility to infection (p = 0.0011; OR = 2.91; adjusted p value = 0.008), while the G/A genotype appeared protective (p = 0.0007; OR = 0.45; adjusted p value = 0.008). No association was found between rs3751987 and disease severity. Analysis of IgG anti-N and anti-RBD levels revealed no significant associations with either polymorphism (p > 0.05).

Conclusion: These findings highlight the role of TNFRSF13B polymorphisms in SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility and severity, while their impact on humoral immune responses appears limited.

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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Immunogenetics (formerly European Journal of Immunogenetics) publishes original contributions on the genetic control of components of the immune system and their interactions in both humans and experimental animals. The term ''genetic'' is taken in its broadest sense to include studies at the evolutionary, molecular, chromosomal functional and population levels in both health and disease. Examples are: -studies of blood groups and other surface antigens- cell interactions and immune response- receptors, antibodies, complement components and cytokines- polymorphism- evolution of the organisation, control and function of immune system components- anthropology and disease associations- the genetics of immune-related disease: allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and other immune pathologies- All papers are seen by at least two independent referees and only papers of the highest quality are accepted.
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