Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T428 |
0-6 |
Sentence |
denotes |
6.3.1. |
T429 |
7-75 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) as the SARS-CoV Host Receptor |
T430 |
77-130 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Structure and Role of the Host SARS-CoV Receptor ACE2 |
T431 |
131-163 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 needs ACE2 for entry. |
T432 |
164-294 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Host proteases such as human ACE2 help viral entry through removement of a barrier to enter human cells through unknown receptors. |
T433 |
295-387 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Human ACE2 is known for its role as the SARS-CoV-2 entry receptor and the SARS-CoV receptor. |
T434 |
388-483 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The enzyme ACE-2 in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is associated with CoV entry into lungs. |
T435 |
484-584 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 mediates SARS-2002 entry into host cells via S glycoprotein interaction with the ACE2 receptor. |
T436 |
585-657 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The ACE2 levels on the plasma membrane correlate with virus infectivity. |
T437 |
658-729 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 expression is present in most tissues such as the lung epithelium. |
T438 |
730-835 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is highly expressed by respiratory epithelial cells and type I/II lung alveolar epithelial cells [88]. |
T439 |
836-898 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The host receptor is not linked to the classification of CoVs. |
T440 |
899-955 |
Sentence |
denotes |
MERS-CoV, a β-CoV, does not recognize the ACE2 receptor. |
T441 |
956-1018 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In contrast, the α-CoV HCoV-NL63 recognizes the ACE2 receptor. |
T442 |
1019-1122 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 is a membrane-anchored carboxypeptidase with 805 amino acid residues and is captopril-insensitive. |
T443 |
1123-1417 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It contains 17 amino acid residues as a signal peptide in the N-terminal region, a type I membrane-anchored domain in the C-terminal region, an extracellular N-terminal domain with heavy N-glycans, a N-terminal SARS-CoV-binding and carboxypeptidase site and a short C-terminal cytoplasmic tail. |
T444 |
1418-1462 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The ACE2 gene is located on chromosome Xp22. |
T445 |
1463-1530 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Two ACE2 forms are known, a membrane-bound form and a soluble form. |
T446 |
1531-1585 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE cleaves angiotensin I (Ang I) substrate to Ang II. |
T447 |
1586-1739 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Ang II recognizes the Ang II receptor type 1 (AT1R), contributing to systemic and local vasoconstriction, fibrosis and salt retention in vascular organs. |
T448 |
1740-1778 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 has the opposite function of ACE. |
T449 |
1779-1816 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 is a close homolog to human ACE. |
T450 |
1817-1885 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 activity on Ang II is about 400-fold higher than that on Ang I. |
T451 |
1886-2064 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Ang-1 to Ang-7 recognize the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) Mas to activate vasorelaxation, cardioprotection, antioxidative action, antiinflammation and anti-Ang II-signaling. |
T452 |
2065-2155 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, the ACE2-Ang-1 to Ang-7 axis is a target candidate for cardiovascular diseases. |
T453 |
2156-2220 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 shows similar binding structures between nCoV and SARS-CoV. |
T454 |
2221-2315 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The three proteins of ACE, Ang II and AT1R contribute to progression of lung injury in humans. |
T455 |
2316-2413 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 removes a single amino acid residue from Ang II to yield the vasodilator, named Ang 1-Ang 7. |
T456 |
2414-2477 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 cleaves Ang-I to Ang 1–Ang 9 and Ang II to Ang-1 to Ang-7. |
T457 |
2478-2583 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The biggest difference between ACE2 and ACE is that ACE2 has a non-inhibitory property by ACE inhibitors. |
T458 |
2584-2675 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Pulmonary ACE2 is potentially a candidate target in CoV-involved inflammatory pathogenesis. |
T459 |
2676-2758 |
Sentence |
denotes |
If ACE inhibitors and Ang II-AT1 blockers are dosed, ACE2 expression is increased. |
T460 |
2759-2863 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, currently we have no conclusive evidence that the inhibitors help SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 entry. |
T461 |
2864-2915 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Rather, SARS-CoV infection reduces ACE2 expression. |
T462 |
2916-2985 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 host tropism is not related to ACE2 expression. |
T463 |
2986-3060 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 levels and ANG II/ANG 1–7 levels regulate the pathogenic progression. |
T464 |
3061-3185 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 expression is upregulated by gene polymorphisms and ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin II receptor blockers such as sartans. |
T465 |
3187-3241 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Host Cell ADAM17 and TMPRSS2 Competitively Cleave ACE2 |
T466 |
3242-3352 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A disintegrin and metallopeptidase domain (ADAM) family of Zn-metalloproteinases belongs to membrane proteins. |
T467 |
3353-3442 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The well-known ADAM17 is a TNF-α-converting enzyme (TACE), called the sheddase for TNF-α. |
T468 |
3443-3511 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Other ADAM sheddase family members include ADAM9, ADAM10 and ADAM12. |
T469 |
3512-3542 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ADAM17 mediates ACE2 shedding. |
T470 |
3543-3632 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV S glycoprotein activates cellular TACE and consequently facilitates virus entry. |
T471 |
3633-3782 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Soluble ACE2 as the N-terminal carboxypeptidase domain form is derived from the original ACE2 form by an ADAM17 metalloprotease in the membrane [89]. |
T472 |
3783-3907 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ADAM17 is indeed an enzyme that can convert membrane type pro-TNF-α to soluble TNF-α, a functional proinflammatory cytokine. |
T473 |
3908-4064 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, ADAM17 inhibition indicates an anti-inflammatory response and ADAM17 inhibitors are promising candidates for TNF-α-induced inflammatory diseases. |
T474 |
4065-4134 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The short C-terminal domain of ACE2 is removed by ADAM17 and TMPRSS2. |
T475 |
4135-4211 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, TMPRSS2 cleaves ACE2 competitively with the ADAM17 metalloprotease. |
T476 |
4212-4400 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-S protein-ACE2 binding leads to ADAM17/TNF-α-converting enzyme (TACE)-cleavage of ACE2, facilitating extracellular ACE2 shedding and consequent SARS-CoV entry into host cells [90,91]. |
T477 |
4401-4492 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Only TMPRSS2 cleavage allows SARS-CoV entry into host cells through endocytosis and fusion. |
T478 |
4493-4566 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Soluble ACE2 also recognizes the virus and prevents SARS-CoV-2 infection. |
T479 |
4567-4623 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 infection requires membrane ACE2 and TMPRSS2. |
T480 |
4624-4689 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The ACE2–B0AT1 complex binds to the S glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2. |
T481 |
4690-4795 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Intestinal membrane ACE2 and lung TMPRSS2-shedded ACE2 can act as alternative entry sites for SARS-CoV-2. |
T482 |
4796-4864 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 infects the lungs and intestine via TMPRSS2-cleaved ACE2. |
T483 |
4865-4985 |
Sentence |
denotes |
If TMPRSS2 is engaged in SARS-CoV-2 entry and ACE2 downregulation, TMPRSS2 inhibition would lead to COVID-19 prevention. |
T484 |
4986-5169 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Although ACE2 is expressed both in type I and type II lung alveolar epithelial cells, SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 target only type II epithelial cells due to the ACE2–TMPRSS2 interaction. |
T485 |
5170-5292 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, supplementation of ACE2 (soluble ACE2) or Ang-1 to Ang-7 should be a way to reduce SARS-CoV-2-related symptoms. |
T486 |
5293-5362 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2-cleaved ACE2 is involved in SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV infections. |
T487 |
5363-5456 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 uses ACE2 for cell entry through TMPRSS2 priming of the S glycoprotein (Figure 7). |
T488 |
5457-5568 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Infection of the H7N9 influenza and H1N1 influenza A subtype viruses are also mediated by TMPRSS2-cleaved ACE2. |
T489 |
5569-5649 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This implies that TMPRSS2 can be targeted as a strategic antiviral therapy [92]. |
T490 |
5650-5751 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Transmembrane protease serine 2, termed TMPRSS2, a type II TM Ser protease (TTSP), also cleaves ACE2. |
T491 |
5752-5886 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The human TMPRSS2 gene, located on chromosome 21, comprises androgen receptor elements (AREs) in the upstream 5′-flanking region [93]. |
T492 |
5887-5951 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2 expression is regulated in an androgen-dependent manner. |
T493 |
5952-5993 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The TMPRSS2 gene encodes 492 amino acids. |
T494 |
5994-6079 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The original form is cleaved into the major membrane form and the minor soluble form. |
T495 |
6080-6213 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2 activates protease activated receptor 2 (PAR-2) and activated PAR-2 upregulates matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9. |
T496 |
6214-6296 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2-activated hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) induces c-Met receptor signaling. |
T497 |
6297-6337 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2 activates SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. |
T498 |
6338-6549 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The SARS-CoV S glycoprotein is cleaved by host-borne TMPRSS2, human airway trypsin-like protease (HAT), TM protease, serine 13 (MSPL), serine protease DESC1 (DESC1), furin, factor Xa and endosomal cathepsin L/B. |
T499 |
6550-6641 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV can enter cells upon cleavage by protease TMPRSS2 or endosomal cathepsin L/B [90]. |
T500 |
6642-6697 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Virus S protein precursor is cleaved by host proteases. |
T501 |
6698-6834 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The spikes are cleaved by endosomal cathepsin and by Golgi or plasma membrane TMPRSS2 in the step of assembly or attachment and release. |
T502 |
6835-6927 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The serine protease inhibitor camostat effectively blocks lethal SARS-CoV infection to mice. |
T503 |
6928-6996 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, serine protease and cathepsin inhibitors are not effective. |
T504 |
6997-7106 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, TMPRSS2 is suggested to be an acting protease for SARS-CoV entry into host cells, but not by cathepsin. |
T505 |
7107-7199 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cis-cleavage liberates SARS-CoV S glycoprotein fragments into the extracellular supernatant. |
T506 |
7200-7341 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Trans-cleavage activates the SARS-CoV S glycoprotein on the target cells, potentiating efficient SARS-CoV S glycoprotein-driven viral fusion. |
T507 |
7342-7414 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2-activated SARS-CoV facilitates enveloped virus entry into cells. |
T508 |
7415-7483 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2 is important for SARS-CoV entry and infection [81,94,95,96]. |
T509 |
7484-7623 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The fact that SARS- and MERS-CoV infections are potentiated by TMPRSS2 indicates that TMPRSS2 is a promising target for therapeutic agents. |
T510 |
7624-7973 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For example, several Ser protease inhibitors such as camostat mesylate inhibit TMPRSS2–ACE2-involved SARS-CoV-2 entry. camostat, a serine protease inhibitor, reduces influenza virus titers in cell culture. camostat-treated TMPRSS2 inhibition in Calu-3 cells greatly reduces SARS-CoV viral titers and improves survival rate in SARS-CoV infected mice. |
T511 |
7974-8149 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A treatment of 10-μM camostat blocks MERS-CoV entry to African green monkey kidney (Vero)-TMPRSS2 cells and blocks viral RNA synthesis in Calu-3 cells upon MERS-CoV infection. |
T512 |
8150-8241 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Aprotinin is a polypeptide with 58 amino acid residues that was isolated from bovine lungs. |
T513 |
8242-8551 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Another serine protease inhibitor, nafamostat, inhibits MERS-CoV entry and infection by TMPRSS2 inhibition [93]. nafamostat mesylate blocks the TMPRSS2–ACE2-involved SARS-CoV-2 envelope–PM fusion and prevents SARS-CoV-2 entry [95]. nafamostat mesylate inhibits viral entry and thrombosis in COVID-19 patients. |
T514 |
8552-8726 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Similarly, an FDA-approved mucolytic cough suppressant, Bromhexine hydrochloride (BHH), inhibits TMPRSS2 (IC50 0.75 μM) and hence blocks infection of CoV and influenza virus. |
T515 |
8727-8808 |
Sentence |
denotes |
MPRSS2 as a host factor plays a pivotal role in SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV infections. |
T516 |
8809-8867 |
Sentence |
denotes |
FDA-approved TMPRSS2 inhibitors are yet under development. |
T517 |
8868-9007 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Because TMPRSS2 mediates efficient viral entry and replication, it should be a promising target for new therapeutics against CoV infection. |