Women Can Fight off Covid-19 Better than Men, Thanks to Immunity Boosting Hormones, Chromosomes
Women Can Fight off Covid-19 Better than Men, Thanks to Immunity Boosting Hormones, Chromosomes FOLLOW US ON: Female Covid-19 patients face less severe disease complications and a lower risk of dying than male patients thanks to hormones and chromosomes that contribute to a stronger immune response, say researchers. "The highlight of our study is how the sex differences in Covid-19 are linked to ACE2," said senior author Gavin Oudit from the University of Alberta in Canada. ACE2 is the enzyme that acts as the receptor allowing SARS-CoV-2 to enter the body, but it is also key in protecting aga...
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