Children With Short Stature Display Reduced ACE2 Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

Children With Short Stature Display Reduced ACE2 Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

BackgroundThe cause of short stature remains often unknown. The renin-angiotensin system contributes to growth regulation. Several groups reported that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)-knockout mice weighed less than controls. Our case-control study aimed to investigate if children with short...

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Main Authors: Federica Tonon, Gianluca Tornese, Fabiola Giudici, Francesca Nicolardi, Barbara Toffoli, Egidio Barbi, Bruno Fabris, Stella Bernardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
ACE2
growth hormone deficiency
short stature
growth retardation
Renin-Angiotensin System
angiotensin
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.912064/full

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