Expression pattern of long non-coding RNAs MALAT1 and MEG3 in COVID-19 patients.

Background: COVID-19 is a novel infectious disease for which no specific treatment exists. It is likely that a combination of genetic and non-genetic factors predispose to it. Expression levels of genes that are involved in the interaction with SARS-CoV-2 or the host response are thought to play a role in disease susceptibility and severity.