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Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 virus binding to ACE2 receptor expressed in enterocytes mediates viral entry inducing intestinal inflammation (release of pro-inflammatory mediators and recruitment of inflammatory cells) leading to alteration of gut microbiota. Created with Biorender.com.