Aging-associated inflammation may worsen COVID-19 outcomes in older individuals

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/aaft-aim071620.php


News Release 16-Jul-2020
American Association for the Advancement of Science


The increased severity and mortality of SARS-CoV-2 infections in older individuals may be related to inflammageing - an age-associated phenomenon of increased general inflammation. In this Perspective, Arne Akbar and Derek Gilroy discuss this possibility as well as strategies to mitigate related effects.

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