The aim of this study was to clarify the correlation between infection due to SARS-COV-2 and the inflammatory response, and to investigate the expression of cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, MCP-1, IL-10, IL-15, and leukocyte marker (CD 4, CD 8, CD20, CD 45), in an attempt to verify and define the role and expression of cytokines and mechanisms of cell death triggered in cases of COVID-19 deaths. The gene discussed is IL15; the disease is COVID-19.