Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2: SARS-CoV-2 receptor and regulator of the renin-angiotensin system: celebrating the 20th anniversary of the discovery of ACE2

M Gheblawi, K Wang, A Viveiros, Q Nguyen… - Circulation …, 2020‏ - ahajournals.org
ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) has a multiplicity of physiological roles that
revolve around its trivalent function: a negative regulator of the renin-angiotensin system …

The ACE2/angiotensin-(1–7)/MAS axis of the renin-angiotensin system: focus on angiotensin-(1–7)

RAS Santos, WO Sampaio, AC Alzamora… - Physiological …, 2017‏ - journals.physiology.org
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a key player in the control of the cardiovascular
system and hydroelectrolyte balance, with an influence on organs and functions throughout …

Angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE, ACE2) gene variants and COVID-19 outcome

J Gómez, GM Albaiceta, M García-Clemente… - Gene, 2020‏ - Elsevier
The Angiotensin system is implicated in the pathogenesis of COVID-19. First, ACE2 is the
cellular receptor for SARS-CoV-2, and expression of the ACE2 gene could regulate the …

Role of the ACE2/angiotensin 1–7 axis of the renin–angiotensin system in heart failure

VB Patel, JC Zhong, MB Grant, GY Oudit - Circulation research, 2016‏ - ahajournals.org
Heart failure (HF) remains the most common cause of death and disability, and a major
economic burden, in industrialized nations. Physiological, pharmacological, and clinical …

The renin-angiotensin system: going beyond the classical paradigms

RAS Santos, GY Oudit… - American Journal …, 2019‏ - journals.physiology.org
Thirty years ago, a novel axis of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) was unveiled by the
discovery of angiotensin-(1− 7)[ANG-(1− 7)] generation in vivo. Later, angiotensin …

Protective role of ACE2 and its downregulation in SARS-CoV-2 infection leading to Macrophage Activation Syndrome: Therapeutic implications

N Banu, SS Panikar, LR Leal, AR Leal - Life sciences, 2020‏ - Elsevier
In light of the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the international
scientific community has joined forces to develop effective treatment strategies. The …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and angiotensin 1–7: novel therapeutic targets

F Jiang, J Yang, Y Zhang, M Dong, S Wang… - Nature Reviews …, 2014‏ - nature.com
The renin–angiotensin system (RAS) has pivotal roles in the regulation of normal physiology
and the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 2 …

Molecular biology of atherosclerosis

PN Hopkins - Physiological reviews, 2013‏ - journals.physiology.org
At least 468 individual genes have been manipulated by molecular methods to study their
effects on the initiation, promotion, and progression of atherosclerosis. Most clinicians and …

ACE2 deficiency worsens epicardial adipose tissue inflammation and cardiac dysfunction in response to diet-induced obesity

VB Patel, J Mori, BA McLean, R Basu, SK Das… - Diabetes, 2016‏ - diabetesjournals.org
Obesity is increasing in prevalence and is strongly associated with metabolic and
cardiovascular disorders. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has emerged as a key …

ACE inhibition, ACE2 and angiotensin-(1⿿ 7) axis in kidney and cardiac inflammation and fibrosis

ACS e Silva, MM Teixeira - Pharmacological research, 2016‏ - Elsevier
Abstract The Renin Angiotensin System (RAS) is a pivotal physiological regulator of heart
and kidney homeostasis, but also plays an important role in the pathophysiology of heart …