In this review we discuss the current understanding of the roles of androgens, oestrogens and progesterone in the regulation of SARS-CoV-2 entry receptors and disease progression of COVID-19 as well as their therapeutic value.
Department of CardiologyFreiburgstrasse 18CH-3010 Bern
Department of Nuclear MedicineCardiovascular Gender MedicineRämistrasse 100CH-8091 Zurich
Department of Acute MedicineIntensive Care UnitPetersgraben 4CH-4031 Basel
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