ACE2 receptor expression in testes: implications in coronavirus disease 2019 pathogenesis†
Saguna Verma, Sarini Saksena, Hooman Sadri‐Ardekani
Abstract
Expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, receptor of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is high in the testes, therefore SARS-CoV-2 infection and its association with male reproductive health should be investigated in male coronavirus disease 2019 patients.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyPathogenesisCoronavirusReceptorCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2DiseaseSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)VirologyImmunology2019-20 coronavirus outbreakInternal medicineGeneticsInfectious disease (medical specialty)MedicineOutbreakCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts