SnapShot: COVID-19

Blake Oberfeld, Aditya Achanta, Kendall Carpenter, Pamela Chen, Nicole M. Gilette, P. Langat, J. Said, Abigail E. Schiff, Allen S. Zhou, A. Barczak, S. Pillai

Cell, 2020

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel respiratory illness caused by SARS-CoV-2. Viral entry is mediated through viral spike protein and host ACE2 enzyme interaction. Most cases are mild; severe disease often involves cytokine storm and organ failure. Therapeutics including antivirals, immunomodulators, and vaccines are in development. To view this SnapShot, open or download the PDF.

Cited by 52 publications.

Field of study: Biology

10.1016/j.cell.2020.04.013