Regulation of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in obesity: implications for COVID-19
S. Al Heialy, M. Y. Hachim, A. Senok, A. Abou Tayoun, R. Hamoudi, A. Alsheikh-Ali, Q. Alheialy
This study investigates how obesity dysregulates lipid metabolism and increases ACE2 expression, potentially contributing to severe COVID-19 outcomes.
bioRxiv · Apr 17, 2020Immunology