Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T1 |
159-361 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
physiological roles that revolve around its trivalent function: a negative regulator of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), facilitator of amino acid transport, and the SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 receptor. |
T2 |
362-493 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
ACE2 is widely expressed, including, in the lungs, cardiovascular system, gut, kidneys, central nervous system, and adipose tissue. |
T3 |
494-693 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
ACE2 has recently been identified as the SARS-CoV-2 receptor, the infective agent responsible for COVID-19, providing a critical link between immunity, inflammation, ACE2, and cardiovascular disease. |
T4 |
694-977 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
Although sharing a close evolutionary relationship with SARS-CoV, the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 differs in several key amino acid residues, allowing for stronger binding affinity with the human ACE2 receptor, which may account for the greater pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2. |
T5 |
978-1115 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
The loss of ACE2 function following binding by SARS-CoV-2 is driven by endocytosis and activation of proteolytic cleavage and processing. |
T6 |
1116-1321 |
DRI_Challenge |
denotes |
The ACE2 system is a critical protective pathway against heart failure with reduced and preserved ejection fraction including, myocardial infarction and hypertension, and against lung disease and diabetes. |
T7 |
1322-1491 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
The control of gut dysbiosis and vascular permeability by ACE2 has emerged as an essential mechanism of pulmonary hypertension and diabetic cardiovascular complications. |
T8 |
1492-1685 |
DRI_Outcome |
denotes |
Recombinant ACE2, gene-delivery of Ace2, Ang 1-7 analogs, and Mas receptor agonists enhance ACE2 action and serve as potential therapies for disease conditions associated with an activated RAS. |
T9 |
1686-1839 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
Recombinant human ACE2 has completed clinical trials and efficiently lowered or increased plasma angiotensin II and angiotensin 1-7 levels, respectively. |