Abstract
The activation of the Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a component of the counter-regulatory axis of the Renin-Angiotensin System, has been reported as a potential target in the control of systemic inflammation. ACE2 is essential for the functioning of the intestinal transporter B(0)AT1, responsible for the absorption of tryptophan, a precursor of serotonin (5-HT). 5-HT is essentia…