einstein (São Paulo). 03/Dec/2021;19:eCE6706.
Importance of oral health care in times of COVID-19
Fabiano Vieira , Bernardo da Fonseca , Verônica Caroline Brito , Mariana Ragghianti , Rodrigo Cardoso de , Paulo Sérgio da Silva
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021CE6706
Dear Editor,
The infection caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the host cells occurs by interaction of cleaved viral protein spike with the receptors of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and of transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2). The presence of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in the salivary glands make them a reservoir for SARS-CoV-2, leading to cell endocytosis and the viral replication cycle. This knowledge is relevant to better understand and develop strategies to mitigate contamination by droplets.()
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Importance of oral health care in times of COVID-19