Introduction
Covid was a terrible pandemic that required a vaccine and here it is!
SARS-CoV-2 better known as Covid-19 sent the world into a global pandemic. In order to create a vaccine, it was essential to understand how SARS-CoV-2 infected us.
The enzyme angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is attached to our cell membranes bound to a receptor binding domain (RBD) [1].
Where do we begin... [2].
It all starts at the ACE2 receptor, but what is that? Let's investigate!
Figure Legend: The coolest image of this protein EVAH and it was handmade!!!
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