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Erschienen in: Lung 6/2020

10.11.2020 | COVID-19 | STATE OF THE ART REVIEW Zur Zeit gratis

ACE2: The Major Cell Entry Receptor for SARS-CoV-2

verfasst von: Filippo Scialo, Aurora Daniele, Felice Amato, Lucio Pastore, Maria Gabriella Matera, Mario Cazzola, Giuseppe Castaldo, Andrea Bianco

Erschienen in: Lung | Ausgabe 6/2020

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Abstract

Despite the unprecedented effort of the scientific community, the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus has infected more than 46 million people worldwide, killing over one million two hundred thousand. Understanding the mechanisms by which some individuals are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection and why a subgroup of them are prone to experience severe pneumonia, and death should lead to a better approach and more effective treatments for COVID-19. Here, we focus our attention on ACE2, a primary receptor of SARS-CoV-2. We will discuss its biology, tissue expression, and post-translational regulation that determine its potential to be employed by SARS-CoV-2 for cell entry. Particular attention will be given to how the ACE2 soluble form can have a great impact on disease progression and thus be used in a potential therapeutic strategy. Furthermore, we will discuss repercussions that SARS-CoV-2/ACE2 binding has on the renin–angiotensin system and beyond. Indeed, although mostly neglected, ACE2 can also act on [des-Arg 937]-bradykinin of the kinin–kallikrein system regulating coagulation and inflammation. Thorough comprehension of the role that ACE2 plays in different pathways will be the key to assess the impact that SARS-CoV-2/ACE2 binding has on organismal physiology and will help us to find better therapies and diagnostic tools.
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Metadaten
Titel
ACE2: The Major Cell Entry Receptor for SARS-CoV-2
verfasst von
Filippo Scialo
Aurora Daniele
Felice Amato
Lucio Pastore
Maria Gabriella Matera
Mario Cazzola
Giuseppe Castaldo
Andrea Bianco
Publikationsdatum
10.11.2020
Verlag
Springer US
Schlagwort
COVID-19
Erschienen in
Lung / Ausgabe 6/2020
Print ISSN: 0341-2040
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1750
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00408-020-00408-4

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