Serum Soluble Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 Level and Its Potential Association With The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Non-Hypertensive Iraqi COVID-19 Patients: An Observational Study
Background: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov2) which utilizes angiotensin converting enzyme2 (ACE2) to invade the host cells. This membrane-bound peptidase is widely distributed in the body; its activity antagonizes the...
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Language: | English |
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College of Pharmacy University of Baghdad
2023-11-01
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Series: | Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Online Access: | https://bijps.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/bijps/article/view/2542 |