Computer design of synthetic proteins is creating potent, stable antivirals that block infection at least as well as monoclonal antibodies Date: September 9, 2020 Source 1: University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Computer-designed miniproteins have now Read More …
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Activation of the SARS coronavirus 2 revealed
Infection researchers identify starting points for vaccine development and therapy Date: May 4, 2020 Source 1: Deutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A viral spike protein mediates entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host cells and harbors an unusual Read More …
Key nose cells identified as likely COVID-19 virus entry points
Human Cell Atlas study could help understand transmission of the virus Date: April 23, 2020 Source 1: Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Two specific nose cell types have been identified as likely initial infection points for COVID-19 Read More …