Possible Role Of Adipose Tissue And The Endocannabinoid System In Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pathogenesis: Can Rimonabant Return?

This is the main conclusion of a recent study describing a strong relationship between the degree of obesity and the severity of COVID-19 infection. Obesity has various negative consequences relative to the course of COVID-19, including adverse effects on lung physiology, and induces comorbidities such as type II diabetes or hypertension. However, additional mechanisms involving the low-grade inflammatory state accompanying obesity can also be suggested.