SARS-CoV-2 and ACE2 Graphic, University of California San Diego Health Sciences (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

SARS-CoV-2 and ACE2 Graphic, University of California San Diego Health Sciences

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SARS-CoV-2's spike protein must bind both the ACE2 receptor and heparan sulfate to gain entry into human cells.

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UC San Diego Health Sciences

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