Increased ACE2 Expression in the Bronchial Epithelium of COPD Patients who are Overweight.

CONCLUSION: Increased ACE2 expression may cause increased SARS-CoV-2 infection of the respiratory tract. COPD patients who are overweight may be at greater risk of developing severe COVID-19. PMID: 32428380 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32428380?dopt=Abstract

Source: Obesity - May 18, 2020 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Higham A, Singh D Tags: Obesity (Silver Spring) Source Type: research