Tobacco, but not nicotine and flavor-less electronic cigarettes, induces ACE2 and immune dysregulation
A. C. Lee, J. Chakladar, W. T. Li, C. Chen, E. Y. Chang, J. Wang-Rodriguez, W. M. Ongkeko
This study finds that smoking increases ACE2 expression and inflammation, while vaping without nicotine or flavor does not, suggesting potential differences in COVID-19 risk.
bioRxiv · Jul 13, 2020Immunology