Potential effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the gastrointestinal tract and liver.
Biomed Pharmacother
; 133: 111064, 2021 Jan.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33378966
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 is a pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Early reported symptoms include fever, cough, and respiratory symptoms. There were few reports of digestive symptoms. However, with COVID-19 spreading worldwide, symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain have gained increasing attention. Research has found that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), the SARS-CoV-2 receptor, is strongly expressed in the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Whether theoretically or clinically, many studies have suggested a close connection between COVID-19 and the digestive system. In this review, we summarize the digestive symptoms reported in existing research, discuss the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the gastrointestinal tract and liver, and determine the possible mechanisms and aetiology, such as cytokine storm. In-depth exploration of the relationship between COVID-19 and the digestive system is urgently needed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pandemics
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Liver Diseases
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Biomed Pharmacother
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article