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Function
The viral spike protein (Spi) binds the virus to its host cell via the cell's receptor: angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The trimeric 2019-nCoV Spi binds to ACE2 at least 10 times more tightly than SARS coronavirus [1]. DiseaseNumerous viral diseases are causing world-shattering consequences and the current pandemic of CoVID-2019 is the recent one. RelevanceThe spike protein is a key target for potential therapies and diagnostics. Various antibodies are currently being tested as potential CoVID-2019 antiviral treatment[2]. Structural highlightsThe SARS-CoV Spi receptor binding domain complex with its cellular receptor - ACE2 - shows the interactions (shown for one of the two monomers) to ACE2 "hot spot"[3].
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3D Structures of spike protein3D Structures of spike protein
Updated on 13-April-2020
ReferencesReferences
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- ↑ Wu K, Li W, Peng G, Li F. Crystal structure of NL63 respiratory coronavirus receptor-binding domain complexed with its human receptor. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 Nov 24;106(47):19970-4. Epub 2009 Nov 9. PMID:19901337