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SARS-CoV-2 binding to ACE2 triggers pericyte-mediated angiotensin-evoked cerebral capillary constriction
Chanawee Hirunpattarasilp, Greg James, Felipe Santos Simões de Freitas…·David Attwell
This study shows SARS-CoV-2 binding to ACE2 on pericytes enhances angiotensin II-induced cerebral capillary constriction via AT1 receptors, suggesting AT1 blockers may mitigate brain blood flow reduction in infection.