Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T187 |
0-146 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In order to come up with the medications to manage SARS-CoV-2 infections, it is important to understand the virus-receptor recognition mechanisms. |
T188 |
147-275 |
Sentence |
denotes |
WHO has declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic and no drug or antiviral treatment has yet been formulated to combat the disease. |
T189 |
276-461 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hence, repurposing drugs available for other diseases could be a potential treatment strategy against SARS-CoV-2 and can be processed further for COVID-19 trials (Rosa & Santos, 2020) . |
T190 |
462-629 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 is known to affect lung alveolar epithelial cells via the angiotensin-converting enzyme II (ACE2) as an entry receptor, using receptor-mediated endocytosis. |
T191 |
630-740 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 (Angiotensin converting enzyme 2) is an important player in mediating the viral entry into the host cell. |
T192 |
741-941 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ACE2 is expressed in GI tract, endocrine tissues, kidneys, liver/gall bladder, testis and to smaller extents in lungs and is known to regulate cardiovascular functions, renal functions, and fertility. |
T193 |
942-1136 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The newly conferred function for ACE2 is, it being a receptor for the S-protein i.e. spikes glycoprotein of all the human coronavirus such as SARS-CoV, HCoV-NL63 and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus). |
T194 |
1137-1296 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) of spike proteins and ACE2 receptors come in direct contact and initiate fusion with cell membrane (Kim, 2020; Robson, 2020). |
T195 |
1297-1481 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Since this interaction is essential for SARS-CoV-2 entry into the host cell and infection, this S-RBD–ACE2 interface can be the main target for vaccine developers (Shang et al., 2020). |
T196 |
1482-1638 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Also, most importantly the next proteins in the signaling pathway after attachment of S-RBD-ACE2 will decide the fate of the infection and severity in body. |
T197 |
1639-1774 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The information about disturbed signaling pathways in COVID-19 is of utmost importance as this can guide the route and treatment plans. |
T198 |
1775-1911 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is well known that attachment of virus to the receptor protein releases signals which help the virus to replicate and spread in body. |
T199 |
1912-2067 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, a protein interaction network was sketched around ACE2 to decipher the pathways which will be impacted instantly when virus will attach to ACE2. |