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science2 years ago

"Mouse Cells Successfully Produce COVID Receptor Protein, Scientists Report"

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University have successfully produced large quantities of the human ACE2 receptor protein, which the SARS-CoV-2 virus binds to, in mouse cells. This achievement provides a new method for studying these receptors and potentially utilizing them for therapeutic purposes. The team's approach, described in a recent journal publication, could also facilitate the production of other complex proteins that have been challenging to create using traditional methods.

via Phys.org|
#ace2-receptor#covid-19#mouse-cells
health2 years ago

Unveiling the Connection Between Long COVID and Muscle Weakness

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Malta has identified a potential cause for the enduring symptoms of long COVID-19. The study found that reducing levels of the ACE2 receptor, which the SARS-CoV-2 virus targets, in fruit flies resulted in fatigue and mobility issues. The findings highlight the importance of ACE2 in the neuromuscular complications seen in COVID-19 patients and offer a potential path for future therapeutic solutions. This research provides insights into the long-term complications of COVID-19 and may lead to the development of medications to treat individuals who have not fully recovered from the infection.

via SciTechDaily|
#ace2-receptor#health#long-covid
science-and-health2 years ago

Unraveling Covid-19: From Hookworms to Sugar Connections

Scientists from the University of Virginia have discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, can infect cells through alternative pathways when the ACE2 receptor is blocked. This finding may explain how the virus easily jumps between species, including domestic animals and minks. Understanding how the virus moves between species could help predict its future evolution and potential outbreaks. The study does not provide conclusive evidence on the origins of the pandemic, but highlights the need to monitor and understand the spread of coronaviruses to prevent future pandemics.

via Metro.co.uk|
#ace2-receptor#covid-19#pandemic-origins