Pathophysiology and potential future therapeutic targets using preclinical models of COVID-19
Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) gains entry into the lung epithelial cells by binding to the surface protein angiotensin-converting enzyme 2. Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, also known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), can lead to death due to acute respiratory distre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2020-12-01
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Series: | ERJ Open Research |
Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/4/00405-2020.full |