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<tr><td><div class='scrolling '>'''Coronavirus Spike Protein Priming'''<br> | <tr><td><div class='scrolling '>'''Coronavirus Spike Protein Priming'''<br> | ||
''by Eric Martz''<br> | ''by Eric Martz''<br> | ||
| - | Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (responsible for COVID-19) has a spike protein on its surface enabling it to infect host cells. Initially, proteases in the lungs clip the spike protein at a <font color="red">'''unique sequence'''</font>. This primes it, causing it to extend its <font color="magenta">'''receptor binding surface'''</font>, optimizing binding to the ACE2 receptor on the host cell. | + | Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (responsible for COVID-19) has a spike protein on its surface enabling it to infect host cells. Initially, proteases in the lungs clip the spike protein at a <font color="red">'''unique sequence'''</font>. This primes it, causing it to extend its <font color="magenta">'''receptor binding surface'''</font>, optimizing binding to the ACE2 receptor on the host cell. Next, spike protein initiates fusion of the virus and host cell membranes, enabling the virus RNA to enter the cell and initiate production of new virions. Knowledge of spike protein's molecular structure and function is crucial to developing effective therapies and vaccines. |
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Revision as of 19:29, 28 July 2020
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Coronavirus Spike Protein Priming
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