Visceral fat is associated to the severity of COVID-19

Metabolism(2021)

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Abstract
•Visceral fat is associated with COVID-19 severity in Caucasian adults.•The expression of angiotensin converting enzyme type 2, the receptor of SARS-Cov2, in visceral fat may contribute to the cytokine storm.•Metabolic health of patients with COVID-19 should be carefully evaluated.
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BMI,SARS-CoV-2,COVID-19,RTq-PCR,WAT,ACE,CT,RAAS,VF,SCF
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