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How does a SARS-CoV-2 Virion Bind to ACE2? – News-Medical.net
Studies on SARS-CoV-2 have discovered that these virus particles can bind to the alveolar pneumocytes of humans through their interaction with ACE2.
Recent studies on the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have discovered that these virus particles can bind to the alveolar pneumocytes of humans through their interaction with the angiotensin I converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) surface receptor.
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What is the ACE2 receptor?
ACE2 is a peptidase that is active and expressed in most tissues; however, the kidney, endothelium, lungs, and heart have the highest expression of ACE2…
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