Do Changes in <i>ACE-2</i> Expression Affect SARS-CoV-2 Virulence and Related Complications: A Closer Look into Membrane-Bound and Soluble Forms

Do Changes in <i>ACE-2</i> Expression Affect SARS-CoV-2 Virulence and Related Complications: A Closer Look into Membrane-Bound and Soluble Forms

The SARS-CoV-2 virus utilizes angiotensin converting enzyme (<i>ACE-2</i>) for cell entry and infection. This enzyme has important functions in the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system to preserve cardiovascular function. In addition to the heart, it is expressed in many tissues includin...

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Main Authors: Huseyin C. Yalcin, Vijayakumar Sukumaran, Mahmoud Khatib A. A. Al-Ruweidi, Samar Shurbaji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
<i>ACE-2</i>
SARS-CoV
COVID-19
shedding
ACE inhibitors
RAAS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/13/6703

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