Fenofibrates: A Safe and Novel Weapon Against Coronavirus‑Induced Lung Fibrosis

Mohammad Mahdi Parvizi

Abstract


Dear Editor, Coronavirus‑19 is a novel virus involving humans and animals in the world.[1] According to chest radiography and chest computerized tomography (CT) scan, the lungs of patients with COVID‑19 are infiltrative prone to lung fibrosis that may result in death.[2] Therefore, prevention and early treatment of lung fibrosis are critical.

Keywords


Fenofibrates; Coronavirus‑Induced Lung Fibrosis; COVID-19

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