ACE2 Receptor and Its Isoform Short-ACE2 Are Expressed on Human Spermatozoa

ACE2 Receptor and Its Isoform Short-ACE2 Are Expressed on Human Spermatozoa

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a protein widely expressed in numerous cell types, with different biological roles mainly related to the renin-angiotensin system. Recently, ACE2 has been in the spotlight due to its involvement in the SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells. There are no data available...

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Main Authors: Marina Ramal-Sanchez, Chiara Castellini, Costanza Cimini, Angela Taraschi, Luca Valbonetti, Arcangelo Barbonetti, Nicola Bernabò, Barbara Barboni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
spermatozoa
ACE2
short-ACE2
male reproduction
fertility
SARS-CoV-2
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/7/3694

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