Is FURIN gene expression in salivary glands related to SARS-CoV-2 infectivity through saliva?

J Clin Pathol. 2021 Apr;74(4):209-211. doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-206788. Epub 2020 Jul 13.
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Keywords: genetics; pathology, molecular; virology.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / virology*
  • Furin / genetics
  • Furin / metabolism*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Isoenzymes
  • Organ Specificity
  • SARS-CoV-2 / pathogenicity*
  • Saliva / virology
  • Salivary Glands / virology
  • Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus / genetics
  • Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus / metabolism*

Substances

  • Isoenzymes
  • Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus
  • spike protein, SARS-CoV-2
  • FURIN protein, human
  • Furin