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Posted On: 10/21/2020 5:21:11 PM
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SARS-CoV-2 Uses a Second Receptor, Neuropilin-1, to Infect Human Cells
Researchers discovered that SARS-CoV-2 uses a receptor, in addition to ACE2, to enter into human cells. The second receptor, neuropilin-1, is very abundant in many human tissues including the respiratory tract, blood vessels, and neurons. By specifically blocking neuropilin-1, the researchers were able to significantly reduce infection in laboratory cell cultures, opening the door to novel antiviral strategies.
https://www.genengnews.com/news/sars-cov-2-us...5551289H0I
Researchers discovered that SARS-CoV-2 uses a receptor, in addition to ACE2, to enter into human cells. The second receptor, neuropilin-1, is very abundant in many human tissues including the respiratory tract, blood vessels, and neurons. By specifically blocking neuropilin-1, the researchers were able to significantly reduce infection in laboratory cell cultures, opening the door to novel antiviral strategies.
https://www.genengnews.com/news/sars-cov-2-us...5551289H0I
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