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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
<StructureSection load='1R42' size='340' side='right' caption='Caption for this structure' scene=''> | <StructureSection load='1R42' size='340' side='right' caption='Caption for this structure' scene=''> | ||
- | <scene name='10/1083732/ | + | <scene name='10/1083732/Ace2_completa/1'>Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)</scene> is an important protein expressed in several human tissues, such as the heart and kidneys <ref>DOI 10.1002/ijch.201300024</ref>. It plays a key role in the Renin-Angiotensin System - "RAS" - by catalyzing the conversion of angiotensin II (Ang II), promoting blood pressure regulation <ref>DOI 10.1002/ijch.201300024</ref>. |
Another function of ACE2 is related to SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, ACE2 serves as the entry receptor for the virus <ref>DOI 10.1002/ijch.201300024</ref>. | Another function of ACE2 is related to SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, ACE2 serves as the entry receptor for the virus <ref>DOI 10.1002/ijch.201300024</ref>. | ||
== Structure information == | == Structure information == | ||
+ | The ACE2 protein has | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
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== Structural highlights == | == Structural highlights == | ||
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- | This is a sample scene created with SAT to <scene name="/12/3456/Sample/1">color</scene> by Group, and another to make <scene name="/12/3456/Sample/2">a transparent representation</scene> of the protein. You can make your own scenes on SAT starting from scratch or loading and editing one of these sample scenes. | ||
</StructureSection> | </StructureSection> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 11:31, 22 June 2025
Introduction
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References
- ↑ Hanson, R. M., Prilusky, J., Renjian, Z., Nakane, T. and Sussman, J. L. (2013), JSmol and the Next-Generation Web-Based Representation of 3D Molecular Structure as Applied to Proteopedia. Isr. J. Chem., 53:207-216. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijch.201300024
- ↑ Hanson, R. M., Prilusky, J., Renjian, Z., Nakane, T. and Sussman, J. L. (2013), JSmol and the Next-Generation Web-Based Representation of 3D Molecular Structure as Applied to Proteopedia. Isr. J. Chem., 53:207-216. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijch.201300024
- ↑ Hanson, R. M., Prilusky, J., Renjian, Z., Nakane, T. and Sussman, J. L. (2013), JSmol and the Next-Generation Web-Based Representation of 3D Molecular Structure as Applied to Proteopedia. Isr. J. Chem., 53:207-216. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijch.201300024