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Is there a connection between iron exchange and COVID-19?

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The review analyzes possible epidemiological and molecular mechanisms responsible for hyperinflammation in patients with the severe course of COVID-19. Results : it highlights the similarities between this condition and hyperferritinemic syndrome which allows considering pathogenesis of COVID-19 with the direct involvement of iron metabolism. In the case of COVID-19 infection of moderate severity and especially in its severe forms, it is indicated to use of iron chelators and other methods of free iron elimination.

Source: Messenger of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation

DOI: 10.21292/2078-5658-2020-17-4-6-13

Authors: Yu. P. Orlov, V. T. Dolgikh, E. I. Vereschagin, V. N. Lukach, N. V. Govorova, V. N. Kokhno, A. N. Shmakov, Ya. N. Patyukov

Institutions: Omsk State Medical University, V.A. Negovsky Scientific Research Institute of General Reanimatology, Novosibirsk State Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3083301575

FWCI: 0.54

Cites: 42

Cited by: 4

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