Determinants of circulating angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 protein levels in the general population

• ACE2 receptor is a crucial for effective replication of infectious SARS-CoV. • We detect a higher ACE2 levels in males, elderly, and those with insulin resistance. • Our findings are in line with clinical reports on severity of SARS‐CoV‐2 in patients.

Publication year:2021

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