The question of soluble/serum ACE-2 in COVID-19
Scientists ask questions and consistently seek for answers. One of the little understood areas of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is why does the body increase levels of soluble ACE2 in hypertension and heart disease?
ACE2 is mostly attached to cells in the endothelium and degrades angiotensin II to angiotensin (1-7), acting as a counter regulator to …