| SARS-CoV-2 | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 |
| ACE | Angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| ARB | Angiotensin II receptor blockers |
| ARDS | Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| ALI | Acute lung injury |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| IL | Interleukin |
| TMPRSS | Transmembrane protease serine subtype |
| RBD | Receptor-binding domain |
| RAS | Renin-angiotensin system |
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