Affiliation:
1. Siberian State Medical University
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 of COVID-19 pathogenesis from the point of view of the role of adipokine imbalance in it can provide the grounds for the development of effective pathogenetic approaches to the prevention of a severe course and complications of novel coronavirus infection.
Publisher
Siberian State Medical University