Researchers seek universal treatments to impede coronavirus | Cornell Energy Systems Institute

The coronavirus attaches to the host cell by way of the spike protein, which binds to a specific receptor on the host cell’s surface. The spike protein also contains parts that facilitate the fusion of the viral membrane with the host cell membrane to deliver the viral genome inside the cell. Calcium ions have been implicated in promoting this membrane fusion step through interactions with the fusion machinery.

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https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2020/04/researchers-seek-universal-treatments-impede-coronavirus

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Tue, 04/07/2020 - 12:00

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Cornell Chronicle