Gut barrier integrity biomarkers are associated with increased inflammation and predict disease status in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Christopher M. Basting, Ty A. Schroeder, Kathie G. Ferbas, Robin R. Shields‐Cutler, Nicole H. Tobin, Ashma Chakrawarti, Adrian Velez, Erik Swanson, Courtney Ann Broedlow, Robert Langat, Ross T. Cromarty, Luca Schifanella, Carolyn T. Bramante, Grace M. Aldrovandi, Anne W. Rimoin, , Nichole R. Klatt
This study identifies gut barrier integrity biomarkers linked to inflammation and disease severity in hospitalized COVID-19 patients using plasma biomarker analysis and a random forest model.
Scientific Reports · Jul 3, 2026Peer-reviewedImmunology