[CA] Why men are more vulnerable to COVID - 19?

Initially there was a hypothesis that men might be more vulnerable to COVID-19 virus than women.  The ACE2 enzyme in the human body is the key factor that enables the COVID-19 to infect human cells. The study has found out that levels of ACE2 enzymes are more in men than in women.

·       The angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 lies in the outer surface of cells of lungs, heart, kidneys.

·       The primary function of the enzyme is to regulate the transport of amino acids (amino acids are formed from digestion of proteins).

·       The ACE2 enzymes act as main entry points for the COVID-19 virus.

·       There are hypothetical studies that say that reducing level of ACE2 enzyme could be a successful treatment for COVID-19.

·       The ACE inhibiting drugs are used to cure heart diseases. They also help in reducing blood pressure.