SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein with Mucus and Calcium Ions (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein with Mucus and Calcium Ions

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Visualization of the virus’ spike protein (cyan) surrounded by mucus molecules (red) and calcium ions (yellow). The viral membrane is shown in purple. Details of the calcium ion binding site (right) was revealed by the team’s simulations.

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#COVIDisAirborne Team

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