Ozone exposure upregulates the expression of host susceptibility protein TMPRSS2 to SARS-CoV-2
T. Vo, K. Paudel, I. Choudhary, S. Patial, Y. Saini
This study shows ozone exposure increases TMPRSS2 and other SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility gene expression in mice lung tissues, suggesting ozone may worsen COVID-19 outcomes.
bioRxiv · Nov 10, 2020Pharmacology & Toxicology