Regulation of SARS CoV-2 host factors in the kidney and heart in rats with 5/6 nephrectomy—effects of salt, ARB, DPP4 inhibitor and SGLT2 blocker
Abstract Background Host factors such as angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and the transmembrane protease, serine-subtype-2 (TMPRSS2) are important factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Clinical and pre-clinical studies demonstrated that RAAS-blocking agents can be safely used during a SARS-CoV-2 i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-022-02747-1 |