Plasma ACE2 activity is persistently elevated following SARS-CoV-2 infection: implications for COVID-19 pathogenesis and consequences
Sheila K. Patel, Jennifer A. Juno, Wen Shi Lee, Kathleen M. Wragg, P. Mark Hogarth, Stephen J. Kent, Louise M. Burrell
Abstract
<b>Plasma ACE2 activity is persistently elevated in patients after COVID-19 infection. Larger studies are needed to determine if this identifies people at risk of prolonged illness following COVID-19.</b>https://bit.ly/2XQlrYF
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicinePathogenesis2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVirologyImmunologySars virusBetacoronavirusInternal medicineDiseaseOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 and Mental Health