Regulation of Angiotensin- Converting Enzyme 2 in Obesity: Implications for COVID-19

• Published in: Frontiers in physiology Vol. 11; p. 555039
• Main Authors: Al Heialy, Saba, Hachim, Mahmood Yaseen, Senok, Abiola, Gaudet, Mellissa, Abou Tayoun, Ahmad, Hamoudi, Rifat, Alsheikh-Ali, Alawi, Hamid, Qutayba
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 18.09.2020
• Subjects: ACE2; COVID-19; lipid metabolism; obesity; Physiology; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; ACE2; SARS-CoV-2; obesity; lipid metabolism

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Age, smoking, obesity, and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes have been described as risk factors for severe complications and mortality in COVID-19. Obesity and diabetes are usually associated wit...