Mechanisms of sex differences in acute and long COVID sequelae in mice
Jennifer A. Liu, Sabal Chaulagain, Xinyi Xie, Patrick S. Creisher, Tianle Zhang, Maraake Taddese, Karly Shi, Han-Sol Park, Haley Hcnir, Arthur P. Arnold, Ralph Steven Baric, Natasha B Barahona, Elizabeth B. Engler-Chiurazzi, Kevin J. Zwezdaryk, Chloe L. Thio, , Sabra L. Klein
This study identifies sex differences in long COVID sequelae in mice, showing that X-linked genes like Xist and Tlr7 contribute to persistent inflammation and cognitive impairments in females.
bioRxiv · Oct 13, 2025 · PreprintImmunology