Abstract Keywords: adipose; BMI; COVID-19; human angiotensin converting enzyme 2;
obesity EN adipose BMI COVID-19 human angiotensin converting enzyme 2 obesity 1 2 2 …

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and in much of the
westernized world, contributing to considerable morbidity. Several of these obesity-related …

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) emerged in 2012 in Saudi
Arabia and has caused over 2400 cases and more than 800 deaths. Epidemiological …

With the rising prevalence of obesity has come an increasing awareness of its impact on
communicable disease. As a consequence of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus pandemic …

Besides advanced age and the presence of multiple comorbidities as major contributors to
increased risk of severe disease and fatal outcome from Severe Acute Respiratory …

The coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading worldwide and is
becoming a major public health crisis. Increasing evidence demonstrates a strong …

Se is a micronutrient essential for human health. Sub-optimal Se status is common,
occurring in a significant proportion of the population across the world including parts of …

Influenza viruses are still a serious threat to human health. Cytokines are essential for cell-to-
cell communication and viral clearance in the immune system, but excessive cytokines can …

Influenza, a highly contagious respiratory tract infection, affects millions of adults and
children each year. Several high-risk populations include children, the elderly, the …

T cells represent a critical effector of cell-mediated immunity. Activated T cells engage in
metabolic reprogramming during effector differentiation to accommodate dynamic changes …