ACE2 serves as the entry point for SARS-CoV2 since it is a transmembrane protein. When SARS-CoV spike S1 protein binds to ACE2 enzymatic domain, located on the surface the cell, leads entry of the virus into the cell. So, could the inhibition of ACE2 by ACE2-inhibitory peptides have chances to some extent to fight against SARS-CoV2 infection?

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