Posted on Oct 21, 2020
Scientists identify human protein ‘which makes coronavirus highly infectious’
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A protein on the surface of human cells is believed to be responsible making coronavirs highly infectious, British scientists have said.
Neuropilin-1 is thought accelerate the speed of transmission of Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, between people.
Researchers from University of Bristol said their findings, published in the journal Science, could help in developing antiviral treatments that block the “newly discovered interaction between virus and host”.
"To defeat Covid-19 we will be relying on an effective vaccine and an arsenal of anti-viral therapeutics,” the team added.
Neuropilin-1 is thought accelerate the speed of transmission of Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, between people.
Researchers from University of Bristol said their findings, published in the journal Science, could help in developing antiviral treatments that block the “newly discovered interaction between virus and host”.
"To defeat Covid-19 we will be relying on an effective vaccine and an arsenal of anti-viral therapeutics,” the team added.
Scientists identify human protein ‘which makes coronavirus highly infectious’
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I read somewhere a 14 yoa girl discovered this in her spare time? She’s from Texas if I’m correct. Great share!
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Cpl Gerald Tucker
Here is the story Chip.
https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/ [login to see] 16212482/video/1
https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/ [login to see] 16212482/video/1
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Thanks for the article, Petty Officer Nagel. I hope they find the anti-viral and vaccine last week.
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So developing a drug that blocks the interaction of neuropilin-1 with the coronavirus would be ideal.
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