Blocking Coronavirus 19 Infection via the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein: Initial Steps
Jonathan Whisenant, Kevin Burgess
Abstract
Recent crystal structure data for protein–protein interactions featuring the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein will inevitably trigger a new wave of research in this area that was not possible before. This Viewpoint outlines a few of the ways that it is already happening.
Topics & Concepts
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