[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 20, 2020 There is growing evidence that adipose tissue plays a key role in the aggravation of COVID-19. One of the theories under investigation is that fat cells (adipocytes) act as reservoirs for SARS-CoV-2 and increase viral load in obese or overweight individuals. Scientists …
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[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 17, 2020 Obesity is a serious global health problem and a risk factor for diseases such as type II diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver disease. A central element in the development of obesity is adipose tissue, which includes adipose cells (the so-called adipocytes, …
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