Increased expression of ACE2, the SARS-CoV-2 entry receptor, in alveolar and bronchial epithelium of smokers and COPD subjects

Merel Jacobs, Hannelore P. Van Eeckhoutte, Sara R.A. Wijnant, Wim Janssens, Guy F. Joos, Guy G. Brusselle, Ken R. Bracke

Source: Eur Respir J, 56 (2) 2002378; 10.1183/13993003.02378-2020
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Airway diseases

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