Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2: A Double-Edged Sword

Since then, 2 major functions have been identified for ACE2: (1) an endogenous counter-regulator of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), and (2) a cellular receptor for SARS-CoV and SARS–CoV-2 viruses. ACE2 is ubiquitously expressed with highest levels detected … ................
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