Immunocytochemical Assessment of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in Nasopharyngeal Swabs from SARS-CoV-2 Patients

Background: SARS-CoV-2 is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus. It is enveloped by four structural proteins. The entry of the virus into the host cells is mediated by spike protein binding to the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and proteolytic cleavage by transmembrane protease serine 2...

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Main Authors: Karla Beatríz Peña, Josep Gumà, Carmen Guilarte, Lola Delamo, Marc Grifol, Berta Pique, Anna Hernandez, Helena Casteñé, Francesc Riu, David Parada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark
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Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/27/7/10.31083/j.fbl2707217