Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an enzyme that can be found either attached to the membrane of cells (mACE2) in the intestines, kidney, testis...
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (EC 3.4.15.1), or ACE, is a central component of the renin–angiotensin system (RAS), which controls blood pressure by regulating...
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ACE inhibitor (redirect from Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor)
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) are a class of medication used primarily for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart...
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human cells by binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a membrane protein that regulates the renin–angiotensin system. During the initial...
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Coronavirus spike protein (redirect from SARS-CoV-2 spike protein)
SARS-CoV (which causes SARS) and SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) all interact with angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The S2 region contains the fusion...
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within the lungs. The virus enters the host cell by binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2. It infects humans, bats, and palm civets. The SARS-CoV-1 outbreak...
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the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) found on the surface of vascular endothelial cells, predominantly those of the lungs. Angiotensin II has a short...
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COVID-19 (redirect from Severe acute respiratory syndrome 2)
Human angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) is the host factor that SARS-CoV-2 virus targets causing COVID‑19. Theoretically, the usage of angiotensin receptor...
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responsible for recognizing different protein receptors such as angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), aminopeptidase N (APN), and dipeptidyl peptidase 4...
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oligopeptidase (TOP) enzymes. Also, Ang II can be hydrolyzed into Ang (1-7) through the actions of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Ang (1-7) binds...
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2 may refer to: Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) ACE 2 (video game), Air Combat Emulator II, a video game released in 1987 Samsung Galaxy Ace 2...
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Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II (AII) through removal of two C-terminal residues by the enzyme angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)...
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Lisinopril is a medication belonging to the drug class of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and is used to treat hypertension (high blood...
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Angiotensin II (Ang II) is a medication that is used to treat hypotension resulting from septic shock or other distributive shock. It is a synthetic vasoconstrictor...
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"Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers for the prevention of migraines". The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 44 (2):...
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SARS-related coronavirus (section SARS-CoV-2 related)
single-stranded RNA viruses enter host cells by binding to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. The SARSr-CoV species is a member of the genus...
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Captopril, sold under the brand name Capoten among others, is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and some...
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respiratory infections such as H1N1 influenza, H5N1 influenza, SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2, Influenza B, and parainfluenza virus. Other causative agents include the...
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necrosis factor alpha, brain and atrial natriuretic peptide, and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 have been studied as indicators of the prognosis of Chagas...
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Endothelin converting enzyme 1, also known as ECE1, is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the ECE1 gene. Endothelin-converting enzyme-1 is involved...
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Pulmonary alveolus (redirect from Type 2 alveolar pneumocytes)
lung or its vasculature. Because of the high expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in type II alveolar cells, the lungs are susceptible...
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pregnancy is believed to result in harm to the baby. It is in the angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor family of medications. Enalapril was patented...
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inhibitors inhibit the actions of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), thereby lowering the production of angiotensin II and decreasing the breakdown of...
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Candesartan (category Angiotensin II receptor antagonists)
angiotensin receptor blockers such as candesartan and valsartan may be a suitable option for those who do not tolerate angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor...
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ritonavir blocks the binding of the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein to the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) receptor, which is critical for the...
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and SARS-CoV-2, uses Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as an entry receptor to bind to and enter target cells. And also like SARS-CoV-2, HCoV-NL63...
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known as C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency, medications known as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or a lymphoproliferative disorder. Treatment to...
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Command Europe Angiotensin-converting enzyme Armored Combat Earthmover Automatic Computing Engine ACE2 – (i/p) Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (pronounced...
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cause systemic vasculitis by targeting endothelial tissue via angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), the protein which the virus uses to gain access to...
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most common classes prescribed are diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), calcium channel...
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