Upregulation of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 by particulate matter and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a potential role in severe COVID-19

Air pollution exposure and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) cause a poor prognosis after SARS-CoV-2 infection, but the underlying mechanisms are not well explored. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and...

Source: Particle and Fibre Toxicology - March 11, 2021 Category: Toxicology Authors: Hsin-Hsien Li, Chen-Chi Liu, Tien-Wei Hsu, Jiun-Han Lin, Jyuan-Wei Hsu, Anna Fen-Yau Li, Yi-Chen Yeh, Shih-Chieh Hung and Han-Shui Hsu Tags: Research Source Type: research