JACC Basic to Translational Science
Coronavirus caused greater illness in aged, obese and diabetic mice
Experiments in aged, obese and diabetic mice found persistent lung infection and intestinal and metabolic disruption after infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.Experiments in aged, obese and diabetic mice found persistent lung infection and intestinal and metabolic disruption after infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Mouse studyMechanisms
Who was studiedAged, obese, and diabetic mice
What changedAged, obese, and diabetic mice developed greater illness after SARS-CoV-2 infection
The catchThe abstract omits sample sizes and comparison-group details
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