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Plasma ACE2 activity is persistently elevated following SARS-CoV-2 infection: implications for COVID-19 pathogenesis and consequences.

Patel SK, Juno JA, Lee WS, Wragg KM, Hogarth PM, Kent SJ, Burrell LM

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  • Journal The European Respiratory Journal

  • Published 13 May 2021

  • Volume 57

  • ISSUE 5

  • Pagination 2003730

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.03730-2020

Abstract

Plasma ACE2 activity is persistently elevated in patients after COVID-19 infection. Larger studies are needed to determine if this identifies people at risk of prolonged illness following COVID-19.