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Smokers more likely to develop excess ACE2 receptors, proteins #SARSCOV2 uses to enter cells. New study reports that prolonged smoking not only causes an ACE2 increase but possibly higher #COVID19 morbidity. Chart: Non-smoker vs. smoker. Click to enlarge https://t.co/23bU9Bnao1 pic.twitter.com/2xuwmVg8pv
— delthia ricks 🔬 (@DelthiaRicks) May 21, 2020
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (@CSHL) scientists found smoking increases gene expression of ACE2—the protein #SARSCoV2 uses to enter cells. Study suggests prolonged smoking can cause an increase of ACE2 in the lungs, possibly resulting in higher morbidity https://t.co/1MzMSirKIZ pic.twitter.com/xeGAJeyGAI
— delthia ricks 🔬 (@DelthiaRicks) May 19, 2020
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Despite anecdotal reports suggesting nicotine protects smokers from #COVID19, a 3rd study shows worse COVID outcomes for smokers & those w/ #COPD. "Comparing former & never smokers, current smokers were at ↑ risk of severe complications & higher mortality https://t.co/SgPoD9E7sv pic.twitter.com/PPI5F1RYHG
— delthia ricks 🔬 (@DelthiaRicks) May 11, 2020
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Covid-19 – Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with covid-19 | Science & technology | The Economist https://t.co/Gu9zOYqM6L
— blueee (@blueee) May 12, 2020
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New study from Spain shows both smokers and VAPERS (e-cig users) are less susceptible to COVID-19. But you can say it "may" be whatever you like. https://t.co/hNaXdbEY6W
— $SPONGE (@spongeonerc_ann) May 12, 2020
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Should Be a Headline: German Autopsy Study Finds EVERY Coronavirus Victim had Previous Illness — All Had Cancer, Lung Disease, Were Heavy Smokers or Morbidly Obese #COVID19#PoliceState#OpenAmericahttps://t.co/8goQpcgabm via @gatewaypundit
— America: Born 1776; Died 2020 (@TruthIsMySword) May 11, 2020
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