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Scientists Probe Blockers for the Coronavirus Spike Protein

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, taps into human proteases such as furin to enter cells. Temporarily inhibiting those enzymes might stymie infection.

Scientists Probe Blockers for the Coronavirus Spike Protein

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, taps into human proteases such as furin to enter cells. Temporarily inhibiting those enzymes might stymie infection.

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SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Shares Sequence with a Human Protein

Abby Olena, PhD | Jun 1, 2020 | 3 min read

Eight amino acids are identical to part of the human epithelial sodium channel, leading researchers to suspect the virus might interfere with the channel’s function.