Covid and the Pancreas

Covid and the Pancreas

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Viral Insult to Endocrine Glands: A Multi-Mechanistic Analysis of Pancreatic and Thyroid Damage and its Long-Term Sequelae
Viral Insult to Endocrine Glands: A Multi-Mechanistic Analysis of Pancreatic and Thyroid Damage and its Long-Term Sequelae

SARS-CoV-2 can cause lasting damage to the pancreas and thyroid via direct infection, inflammation, and autoimmunity.

This may lead to irreversible Type 1 Diabetes or permanent hypothyroidism in genetically susceptible individuals.

#endocrine system#pancreas#hypothyroidism#Diabetes#autoimmunity#Post-Acute Conditions#Long Covid#risks
·substack.com·
Viral Insult to Endocrine Glands: A Multi-Mechanistic Analysis of Pancreatic and Thyroid Damage and its Long-Term Sequelae
Host factor PLAC8 is required for pancreas infection by SARS-CoV-2
Host factor PLAC8 is required for pancreas infection by SARS-CoV-2
“Although COVID-19 initially caused great concern about respiratory symptoms, mounting evidence shows that also the pancreas is productively infected by SARS-CoV-2. “
Although COVID-19 initially caused great concern about respiratory symptoms, mounting evidence shows that also the pancreas is productively infected by SARS-CoV-2.
#pancreas#plasma alterations#inflammation#Long Covid#acute Covid
·nature.com·
Host factor PLAC8 is required for pancreas infection by SARS-CoV-2