Choose a language
Shortpedia Categories
Company
Download App




Do testicles make men more vulnerable to coronavirus?

Shortpedia
Content Team
Image Credit: shortpedia

The testicles may reserve coronavirus and protect it from the immune system allowing the infection to persist for longer in males, a study has claimed. Covid-19 usually binds with human cells expressing the ACE2 protein. These are profoundly available in the lungs, heart and intestines. In men the protein is also found in huge quantity in the testes. However, in women, very small amounts are found in ovarian tissue.


SMART CONTENT APP Hand picked content everyday

Shortpedia is a short news app which provide latest news in 70 words in Hindi or English Language. Read Breaking News on our Mobile App which is available on Google Play Store & Apple App Store.

Download App


Copyright © 2019 ShortPedia. All Rights Reserved.