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<StructureSection load=' | <StructureSection load='6acg' size='340' side='right' caption='Human SARS coronavirus trimer (PDB code [[6acg]])' scene=''> | ||
== Function == | == 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. | |||
== Disease == | == Disease == | ||
Numerous viral diseases are causing world-shattering consequences and the current pandemic CoVID-2019 is the recent one. | |||
== Relevance == | == Relevance == | ||
The spike protein is a key target for potential therapies and diagnostics. Various antibodies are currently being tested as potential antiviral treatment<ref>PMID:32065055</ref>. | |||
== Structural highlights == | == Structural highlights == |
Revision as of 12:37, 8 April 2020
FunctionThe 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. DiseaseNumerous viral diseases are causing world-shattering consequences and the current pandemic 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 antiviral treatment[1]. Structural highlights |
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3D Structures of spike protein3D Structures of spike protein
Updated on 08-April-2020
ReferencesReferences
- ↑ Tian X, Li C, Huang A, Xia S, Lu S, Shi Z, Lu L, Jiang S, Yang Z, Wu Y, Ying T. Potent binding of 2019 novel coronavirus spike protein by a SARS coronavirus-specific human monoclonal antibody. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2020 Feb 17;9(1):382-385. doi:, 10.1080/22221751.2020.1729069. eCollection 2020. PMID:32065055 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2020.1729069