High Expression of ACE2 on Keratinocytes Reveals Skin as a Potential Target for SARS-CoV-2

J Invest Dermatol. 2021 Jan;141(1):206-209.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2020.05.087. Epub 2020 May 23.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 / metabolism*
  • COVID-19 / metabolism*
  • COVID-19 / therapy
  • Databases, Genetic
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes / metabolism
  • Keratinocytes / virology*
  • Receptors, Virus / metabolism
  • Risk
  • SARS-CoV-2*
  • Skin / metabolism*
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Receptors, Virus
  • ACE2 protein, human
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2