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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |