Comprehensive analysis of SARS-CoV-2 receptor proteins in human respiratory tissues identifies alveolar macrophages as potential virus entry site.

Konstantin BräutigamStefan ReinhardMartin WartenbergStefan ForsterKaren GreifMassimo GranaiHans BösmüllerKarin KlingelChristian M Schürch

Published in: Histopathology (2023)

Our results extend recent discoveries indicating a role for these molecules in virus entry at different anatomical sites. Moreover, they support the notion of alveolar macrophages being a potential entry cell for SARS-CoV-2.

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