@Sandeep_1966 https://t.co/HNDnIYDWKV Sir, ACE 2 receptor has significant differences in male and female body, atleast in mouse model. I guess that may have lead to the greater risk for men when it comes to SARS-CoV-2
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sex-linked differences in renal ACE 2 expression (published years ago) https://t.co/st9Ke0I5L8
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@davecurtis314 @BallouxFrancois @lizvlx Also this: https://t.co/n1E1C8CMwY Increased ACE2 in male vs female kidney - oestrogen dependent. Unlikely to be the explanation in my view since you see the same difference in Covid susceptibility after menopause.
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@TxID_Edu @fernandbteich https://t.co/tf6csUzxAB. Lil reference to back up my assumptions