Desaturation and heme elevation during COVID-19 infection: A potential prognostic factor of heme oxygenase-1
Wen-Lin Su, Chih-Pei Lin, Hui-Ching Hang, Ping-Sheng Wu, Ching‐Feng Cheng, You‐Chen Chao
Abstract
Increased heme levels, anemia, and desaturation occur during infection. We aimed to compare the levels of heme, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), ferritin, and bilirubin in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients at different saturation levels. Heme and HO-1 enzyme levels significantly increased in the low SpO2 group, but further studies are required.
Topics & Concepts
HemeHeme oxygenaseBilirubinFerritinCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineChemistryInternal medicineEnzymeDiseaseBiochemistryInfectious disease (medical specialty)Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon MonoxideThermal Regulation in MedicineCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies