Nasal ACE 2 receptors’ the gateway to COVID 19?

Authors : Badrinarayan Mishra, Badrinarayan Mishra, S C Mohapatra, S C Mohapatra

DOI : 10.18231/j.jchm.2020.015

Volume : 7

Issue : 3

Year : 2020

Page No : 68-69

Understanding the basic pathophysiology of the current spiralling COVID 19 pandemics is sin aqua none
to its control. Amidst the neverending circulating hypotheses the role of ACE (Angiotensin-Converting
Enzyme) 2 receptors, especially the nasal ones are is apparently leading the pack. Here we put forth the
current evidences in its’ support which may tinkle many cogent minds.

Keywords: ACE 2 receptors, Olfactory pathway, COVID 19, ACE antagonist lavage.


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