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Glossary Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2

regulates blood pressure and is a SARS-CoV-2 entry point

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a protein found on the surface of many cell types, including those in the lungs, heart, and kidneys. It plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure by converting angiotensin II, a molecule that can increase blood pressure, into angiotensin 1-7, which has the opposite effect. ACE2 is also known for being the entry point for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, making it a significant focus of medical research.

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research The Impact of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Expression Levels in Patients with Comorbidities on COVID-19 Severity: A Comprehensive Review

52 citations , August 2021 in “Microorganisms”

This review observes higher ACE2 expression in myocardial and lung tissues of heart failure and COPD patients but finds no link between RAAS inhibitors and COVID-19 severity.

Increased Frequency of the DI Genotype of the Angiotensin-I Converting Enzyme and Association of the II Genotype with Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Increased frequency of the DI genotype of the angiotensin-I converting enzyme and association of the II genotype with insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome

16 citations , January 2012 in “European Journal of Endocrinology”

This study reports an increased frequency of the DI genotype of the ACE gene polymorphism among women with PCOS, notably in those with hyperandrogenism, and an association of the II genotype with insulin resistance.

research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2

January 2024 in “Cutis”

This review discusses anticoagulant and antihypertensive medications as potential contributors to medication-induced telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical results.

research Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19: an endocrinology perspective

34 citations , September 2020 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders”

This review highlights that while dexamethasone may reduce mortality in severe COVID-19, no other drugs have proven effectiveness for treatment, emphasizing the need for clinical trials of existing medications.

Is COVID-19 a Risk Factor for Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Exacerbation of Its Related Symptoms?: A Systematic Review

research Is COVID-19 a risk factor for progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia and exacerbation of its related symptoms?: a systematic review

21 citations , May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases”

This review analyzes the potential mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 may exacerbate symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and suggests a connection via ACE2 and androgen receptor pathways; it reports no new clinical results.

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