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Renin-angiotensin system at the interface of COVID-19 infection

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) has been recognized as a potential entry receptor for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Binding of SARS-CoV-2 to ACE2 allows engagement with pulmonary epithelial cells and pulmonary infection with the virus. ACE2 is an essential component of renin-angiotensin system (RAS),...

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Autores principales: Gul, Rukhsana, Kim, Uh-Hyun, Alfadda, Assim A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier B.V. 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7568848/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33086029
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173656