Table 3.
Key Cytokines Elevated in COVID-19 Immune Response and Obesity
| Cytokine | Obesity Implicated (+/−/Unknown) |
|---|---|
| TNF | + |
| 1L-10 | +/− |
| GM-CSF | + |
| IFN-γ | + |
| TGF-β | + |
| MCP | Unknown |
| MIP-1α | + |
| IL-2 | Unknown |
| IL-4 | Unknown |
| IP-10/CXCL10 | + |
| Chemokines: CCL-2, CCL-3, CCL-5, CXCL-8, CXCL-9, and CXCL-10 | + |