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Emerging importance of ACE2 in external stratified epithelial tissues #MMPMID33781838
Kaplan N; Gonzalez E; Peng H; Batlle D; Lavker RM
Mol Cell Endocrinol 2021[Jun]; 529 (ä): 111260 PMID33781838show ga
Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a component of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), has been identified as the receptor for the SARS-CoV-2. Several RAS components including ACE2 and its substrate Ang II are present in both eye and skin, two stratified squamous epithelial tissues that isolate organisms from external environment. Our recent findings in cornea and others in both skin and eye suggest contribution of this system, and specifically of ACE2 in variety of physiological and pathological responses of these organ systems. This review will focus on the role RAS system plays in both skin and cornea, and will specifically discuss our recent findings on ACE2 in corneal epithelial inflammation, as well as potential implications of ACE2 in patients with COVID-19.