Being overweight hampers body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2
Written By : Roshni Dhar
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-12-05 03:30 GMT | Update On 2023-12-05 08:46 GMT
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University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination. The study is published in Clinical & Translational Immunology.
Research lead, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences PhD candidate Marcus Tong, said the finding built on the ++ team’s existing research on how COVID-19 affects people who are overweight.
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