SARS-CoV-2 infects cells via specific viral entry factors

A new study uncovers which cell types can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 due to their viral entry factors. The study also suggests that increased gene expression of these viral entry factors in some individuals partially explains the differences of COVID-19 severity reported in relation to age, gender and smoking status.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210317111807.htm
SARS-CoV-2 infects cells via specific viral entry factors SARS-CoV-2 infects cells via specific viral entry factors Reviewed by cmakigo on March 18, 2021 Rating: 5

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