The ACE2 Receptor for Coronavirus Entry Is Localized at Apical Cell—Cell Junctions of Epithelial Cells

Transmembrane proteins of adherens and tight junctions are known targets for viruses and bacterial toxins. The coronavirus receptor ACE2 has been localized at the apical surface of epithelial cells, but it is not clear whether ACE2 is localized at apical Cell—Cell junctions and whether it associates...

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Main Authors: Florian Rouaud, Isabelle Méan, Sandra Citi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/4/627