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"Beneficial" ACE-I/ARB Hypothesis in Treating SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Some believe that ACE-I/ARB use is beneficial in treating SARS-CoV-2 infections beneficial because the relative amount of Ang II is decreased. While ACE2 expression may increase, the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties of Ang II could be helpful in mitigating or preventing acute lung injury.

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Updated 2021-02-28

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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Biomedical Sciences