Uncovering a link between COVID-19 and renal cell carcinoma

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 13 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41585-023-00749-8The cellular action of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 global pandemic, is dependent on a specific combination of receptors and cofactors. These proteins are now known to be expressed in normal kidney tubule tissue and renal cell carcinoma cells, representing possible targets for budding therapeutic modalities.
Source: Nature Reviews Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research