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Linoleic acid binds SARS-CoV-2 spike protein – News-Medical.Net

Now, a team of researchers at the Max Planck-Bristol Center for Minimal Biology and Bristol’s School of Biochemistry has identified a druggable pocket in the virus’s spike protein that can be used to prevent the infection of cells. The study findings, publish…

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a respiratory illness that may lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Though some people may only experience mild illness, others may develop severe, potentially fatal symptoms.
One of the most notable characteristics of the virus is its spike proteins, which allows the virus to bind to the different cells in the body. It connects to the angiotensin-converting en…

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