Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 protects from severe acute lung failure

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Summary

It is reported that ACE2 and the angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2) protect mice from severe acute lung injury induced by acid aspiration or sepsis, pointing to a possible therapy for a syndrome affecting millions of people worldwide every year.

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Published
2005-07-07
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Keywords

ARDS, Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, Medicine, Angiotensin II, Renin–angiotensin system

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