TMPRSS2 is most highly expressed in the prostate. It is also very highly expressed in the lungs, bladder, skin, liver, pituitary, and the stomach.

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- Low TMPRSS2 Expression

TMPRSS2 Expression

Baughn, L. B., Sharma, N., Elhaik, E., Sekulic, A., Bryce, A. H., & Fonseca, R. (2020). Targeting TMPRSS2 in SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 95(9), 1989–1999. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.06.018.

Targeting TMPRSS2 in SARS-CoV-2 Infection

High TMPRSS2 Expression

There is low levels of TMPRSS2 expression seen in locations such as the ovary, heart, arteries, adipose tissue, and most parts of the nervous system.

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