Synergy Between Vitamin D and Sex Hormones in Respiratory Functionality of Patients Affected by COVID-19

• Main Authors: Daniela Peruzzu (Author), Maria Teresa Pagano (Author), Marina Pierdominici (Author), Anna Ruggieri (Author), Andrea Antinori (Author), Gianpiero D'Offizi (Author), Nicola Petrosillo (Author), Fabrizio Palmieri (Author), Pierluca Piselli (Author), Evangelo Boumis (Author), Stefania Notari (Author), Emanuele Nicastri (Author), Chiara Agrati (Author), Giuseppe Ippolito (Author), Maria Cristina Gagliardi (Author), Maria Rosaria Capobianchi (Author), Elena Ortona (Author), INMI-ISS (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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The outcome of COVID-19 appears to be influenced by vitamin D status of population. Although epidemiological data indicate that COVID-19 produces more severe symptoms and higher mortality in elderly in comparison to young patients and in men in comparison to women to date sex and age differences in...