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SARS-CoV-2 Viral Entry Proteins in Hyperandrogenemic Female Mice: Implications for Women with PCOS and COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, infects host cells using the angiotensin I converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as its receptor after priming by host proteases, including TMPRSS2. COVID-19 affects multiple organ systems, and male patients suffer increased severity and mortality. Polycystic Ovary...

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Autores principales: Huffman, Alexandra M., Rezq, Samar, Basnet, Jelina, Yanes Cardozo, Licy L., Romero, Damian G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8123333/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33922918
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms22094472