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    GlossaryTMPRSS2

    enzyme aiding viral entry into human cells

    TMPRSS2 stands for Transmembrane Serine Protease 2, an enzyme that plays a role in the activation of certain proteins by cutting them at specific sites. It is notably involved in the process by which the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, enters human cells, making it a target for therapeutic interventions.

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      community Adrogens and Covid-19

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.