ACE2 Receptor
The ACE2 receptor is a protein found on the surface of many human cells, including those in the lungs, heart, and blood vessels. It acts like a 'lock' that the coronavirus's spike protein 'key' can fit into. When the virus binds to the ACE2 receptor, it can then enter the cell and start to multiply, causing infection.
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- New COVID-19 Variant PJ.2.1, Nicknamed "Cicada," Spreads Globally The ACE2 receptor is a protein found on the surface of many human cells, including those in the lungs, heart, and blood vessels. It acts like a 'lock' that the coronavirus's spike protein 'key' can fit into. When the virus binds to the ACE2 receptor, it can then enter the cell and start to multiply, causing infection.