Protective and therapeutic potentials of HDL and ApoA1 in COVID-19 elderly and chronic illness patients.
Scientists have discovered that HDL, a protein responsible for various functions in the body, is affected by alterations in its structure caused by SARS-CoV-2. This discovery sheds light on the increased risk of severe COVID-19 in older adults, obese individuals, and those with chronic illnesses. The study's findings could potentially lead to new treatments that target HDL to improve outcomes for these vulnerable populations.
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- Bull Natl Res Cent.
- PubMed:
- 35915785