Significant expression of FURIN and ACE2 on oral epithelial cells may facilitate the efficiency of SARS-CoV-2 entry
Z. Mei, L. Bingpeng, G. Hongbin, W. Xinhong, L. Chang, W. Kaibin, L. Mingxiao, C. Jianming, H. Jiang-yong, L. Learn-han, Q. Cuiling, G. Linhu, W. Lijing
The paper investigates the expression of FURIN and ACE2 in oral epithelial cells and finds they may facilitate SARS-CoV-2 entry through two potential routes.
bioRxiv · Apr 18, 2020 · PreprintPathology