Oral epithelial expression of angiotensin converting enzyme-2: Implications for COVID-19 diagnosis and prognosis.
M. Srinivasan, S. L. Zunt, L. I. Goldblatt
The paper shows ACE-2 is abundantly expressed in oral epithelial cells, suggesting they may be entry sites for SARS-CoV-2 and that ACE-2 measurement in saliva could indicate early COVID-19 infection.
bioRxiv · Jun 22, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology