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World J Diabetes. Apr 15, 2024; 15(4): 606-622
Published online Apr 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i4.606
Published online Apr 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i4.606
Figure 2 Mechanisms of how the virus enters cells via the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor.
ACE2: Angiotensin converting enzyme 2; FP: Fusion peptide; SARS-CoV-2: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; TMPRSS2: Transmembrane protease serine 2.
- Citation: Shukla AK, Awasthi K, Usman K, Banerjee M. Role of renin-angiotensin system/angiotensin converting enzyme-2 mechanism and enhanced COVID-19 susceptibility in type 2 diabetes mellitus. World J Diabetes 2024; 15(4): 606-622
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v15/i4/606.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v15.i4.606