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Why is SARS-CoV-2 infection more severe in obese men? The gut lymphatics – Lung axis hypothesis

Consistent observations report increased severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection in overweight men with cardiovascular factors. As the visceral fat possesses an intense immune activity, is involved in metabolic syndrome and is at the crossroad between the intestines, the systemic circulation and the lung,...

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Autores principales: Uzzan, Mathieu, Corcos, Olivier, Martin, Jerome C., Treton, Xavier, Bouhnik, Yoram
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Ltd. 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7308746/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32593832
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2020.110023