Downregulation of ACE2 induces overstimulation of the renin–angiotensin system in COVID-19: should we block the renin–angiotensin system?
François Silhol, Gabrielle Sarlon, Jean‐Claude Deharo, B. Vaı̈sse
Topics & Concepts
Renin–angiotensin systemCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2Downregulation and upregulationStimulationPeptidyl-Dipeptidase AAngiotensin IIMedicineInternal medicineChemistryReceptorBlood pressureBiochemistryGeneInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseRenin-Angiotensin System StudiesCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesHormonal Regulation and Hypertension