ACE2reseptoria
ACE2reseptoria refers to the receptor protein Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2, often abbreviated as ACE2. This protein is primarily found on the surface of cells in various human tissues, including the lungs, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and intestines. Its natural biological function is crucial for regulating blood pressure and fluid balance within the body as part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. ACE2 acts as an enzyme that breaks down angiotensin II, a peptide that can constrict blood vessels and increase blood pressure, into angiotensin (1-7), which has opposite, vasodilatory effects.
Significantly, ACE2 gained widespread attention as the primary cellular receptor used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the