date:Jul 30, 2012
e researchers initially set out to study the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) which helps to control blood pressure, kidney failure in diabetes, heart failure and lung injury. During study, the team identified the enzyme as the key receptor for SARS virus infections, but also discovered an entirely new function, they said.
I have studied ACE2 for more than 10 years and was completely stunned by this novel link between ACE2 and amino acid balance in the gut,said Penninger.Biology continue