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<scene name='10/1083732/Ace2_completa/3'>Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)</scene> is an important protein expressed in several human tissues, such as the heart and kidneys. It plays a key role in the Renin-Angiotensin System - "RAS" - by catalyzing the conversion of angiotensin II (Ang II), promoting blood pressure regulation.
<scene name='10/1083732/Ace2_completa/3'>Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)</scene> is an important protein expressed in several human tissues, such as the heart and kidneys. It plays a key role in the Renin-Angiotensin System - "RAS" - by catalyzing the conversion of angiotensin II (Ang II), promoting blood pressure regulation.
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.
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.
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[[Image:Protein ACE2 PDB 1r42.png|225px|right|thumb|Protein ACE2, [[1r42]]]]
== General structure information ==
== General structure information ==

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