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Mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD are responsible for stronger ACE2 binding and poor anti-SARS-CoV mAbs cross-neutralization
1 Jan 2020
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a novel beta coronavirus. SARS-CoV-2 uses spike glycoprotein to interact with host angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and ensure cell recognition. High infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 raises questions on spike-ACE2 binding affinity and its neutralization by anti-SARS-CoV monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)....
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