Adipokine imbalance and its role in the pathogenesis of novel coronavirus infection
I. D. Bespalova,
U. M. Mitrichenko,
V. V. Kalyuzhin
et al.
Abstract:The review summarizes and analyzes the results of major foreign studies on the role of adipokine imbalance in the development of a severe course and complications of novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Adipokines are biologically active compounds produced by adipose tissue cells and involved in the regulation of metabolism and the functioning of the immune system. Obesity is a proven risk factor for severe COVID-19 due to high hormonal and metabolic activity of visceral adipose tissue. A deep understanding… Show more
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