Basic Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Implications for Endocrine Systems

    July 2021 in “ Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders ”
    Berta Soldevila, Manel Puig-Domingo, Mónica Marazuela
    Studysummary This study explores how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with endocrine organs and highlights specific endocrine molecules that help explain the progression and outcomes of COVID-19, especially in patients with certain metabolic conditions.
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