Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 in the gastrointestinal tract: binding with coronavirus and its consequences

Introduction: Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is expressed in several cell types in the body including the gastrointestinal (GI) epithelium. Objective:To provide an overview of the normal distribution of ACE2 in the GI tract, altered ACE2 expression notably in coronavirus infection and its co...

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Published in:Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Main Author: Khan J.; Zain W.N.W.M.; Islam M.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ibn Sina Trust 2022
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85137758581&doi=10.3329%2fbjms.v21i4.60276&partnerID=40&md5=6c191b48c2685ed2680c08d53a6ace6b