ACE2 Expression in the Kidneys of Pregnant and Postpartum Rats: Physiological and Pathological Significance During Pregnancy

Background/Aims: Pregnancy is associated with changes in renal hemodynamics, such as increases in renal blood flow and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a transmembrane glycoprotein involved in vasodilation, also acts as a receptor for the entry of severe...

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Published in:	Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Main Authors:	Yu Kikuta, Itsuro Kazama
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2025-04-01
Subjects:	pregnancy glomerular filtration rate (gfr) angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ace2) transmembrane protease serine 2 (tmprss2) severe coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19)
Online Access:	https://cellphysiolbiochem.com/Articles/000769/index.html