14) ACE2 enzyme Flashcards
1
Q
What does ACE2 enzyme stand for ?
A
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2
2
Q
What does this enzyme do ?
A
It is an enzyme molecule that connects the inside of our cells to the outside via the cell membrane
3
Q
Which parts in the body have this enzyme ?
A
Lungs, heart, intestines, blood vessels and muscles
4
Q
Context ?
A
Research has revealed that Men are more vulnerable to COVID 19 due to higher concentrations of this enzyme in their blood than women
