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Molecular Aspects of COVID-19 Differential Pathogenesis.
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Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) [Pathogens] 2020 Jul 06; Vol. 9 (7). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 06. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- In the absence of therapeutic interventions, and a possible vaccine candidate, the spread of COVID-19 disease and associated fatalities are on the rise. The high mutation frequency in the genomic material of these viruses supports their ability to adapt to new environments, resulting in an efficient alteration in tissue tropism and host range. Therefore, the coronavirus' health threats could be relevant for the long-term. The epidemiological data indicate that age, sex, and cardio-metabolic disease have a significant impact on the spread and severity of COVID-19. In this review, we highlight recent updates on the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 among men and women, including children. We also discuss the role of the cellular receptors and coreceptors used by the virus to enter host cells on differential infection among men, women, and cardio-metabolic patients.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2076-0817
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32640525
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens9070538