Scientists Find Hormones Responsible For Changes In COVID-19 Infection In Males And Females

Sex hormone estrogen has an impact on the ACE receptor which is the binding site for SARS-CoV-2, scientists have found in a study published in the journal Current Hypertension Reports. This could be the reason for the difference in the COVID-19 morbidity and mortality between males and females believe the scientists. 

The relation between the ACE 2 receptor and estrogen has also been witnessed in cardiovascular diseases.