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An unlucky response?

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So, we’ve discussed SARS-CoV-2 ad infinitum. (Or, at least it so feels.)

To remind you of a few facts- these are coronaviruses- so that means the surface of the virus is replete with spikes.   This particular virus’ spikes afford it the ability to bind even more effectively with our cells.  And, since it binds specifically to ACE2 receptors- which regulate our blood pressure (recall many folks with high blood pressure take ACE2 inhibitors)- that means folks with high blood pressure are even more susceptible to virulent attacks.

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