TMPRSS2 and viral infectious disease: First, biological differences on the expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) and transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2) receptors between males and females, and immunological differences, e.g., lower production of pro-inflammatory interleukin-6 (IL-6) after viral infection in females, could explain the higher development of post-COVID symptoms [48,49].