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Endocrine risk factors for COVID-19 in context of aging.

L Máčová, M Bičíková, R Hampl
Review Physiological research 2021 2 citas
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Study Design

Tipo de estudio
Review
Población
impairment of disorder
Intervención
Endocrine risk factors for COVID-19 in context of aging. None
Comparador
None
Resultado primario
None
Dirección del efecto
Positive
Riesgo de sesgo
Unclear

Abstract

Aged people are the most susceptible group to COVID-19 infection. Immunosenescence characterized by impairment of immune function with inflamm-aging contributes to pathophysiological alterations, among which endocrine and metabolic diseases are not exception. Diabetes, obesity along with impairment of disorders of thyroid functions are the most frequent ones, the common feature of which is failure of immune system including autoimmune processes. In the minireview we discussed how COVID-19 and aging impact innate and adaptive immunity, diabetes and selected neuroendocrine processes. Mentioned is also beneficial effect of vitamin D for attenuation of these diseases and related epigenetic issues. Particular attention is devoted to the role of ACE2 protein in the light of its intimate link with renin-angiotensin regulating system.

TL;DR

In the minireview, it is discussed how COVID-19 and aging impact innate and adaptive immunity, diabetes and selected neuroendocrine processes, and beneficial effect of vitamin D for attenuation of these diseases and related epigenetic issues.

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