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Identification of glucocorticoids as effective drugs for COVID-19 patients. Through bioinformatics-based screening for ACE2 agonists, a group of glucocorticoids were found to increase ACE2 expression and inhibit IL-6 production. Treatment of severe or critical COVID-19 patients revealed significant improvement in clinical parameters. Modified from figures provided by Dr. Yingyan Yu.
