Cell BiologybioRxiv
Androgen regulates SARS-CoV-2 receptor levels and is associated with severe COVID-19 symptoms in men
Z. Ghazizadeh, H. Majd, M. Richter…·F. Fattahi
This study shows androgen signaling increases ACE2 levels, contributing to severe COVID-19 in men, and suggests androgen receptor inhibition as a potential treatment.
DOI 10.1016/j.stem.2020.11.009