Expression of the SARS-CoV-2 ACE2 Receptor in the Human Airway Epithelium.

Volume: 202, Issue: 2, Pages: 219 - 229
Published: Jul 15, 2020
Abstract
Rationale: Infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a predominantly respiratory illness. The first step in SARS-CoV-2 infection is binding of the virus to ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) on the airway epithelium.Objectives: The objective was to gain insight into the expression of ACE2 in the human airway epithelium.Methods: Airway epithelia sampled by fiberoptic...
Paper Details
Title
Expression of the SARS-CoV-2 ACE2 Receptor in the Human Airway Epithelium.
Published Date
Jul 15, 2020
Volume
202
Issue
2
Pages
219 - 229
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