Neuropilin-1 drives SARS-CoV-2 infectivity, finds breakthrough study.

[2greys]

In a major breakthrough an international team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, has potentially identified what makes SARS-CoV-2 highly infectious and able to spread rapidly in human cells. The findings, published in Science today [20 October] describe how the virus's ability to infect human cells can be reduced by inhibitors that block a newly discovered interaction between virus and host, demonstrating a potential anti-viral treatment.

Unlike other coronavirus, which cause common colds and mild respiratory symptoms, SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, is highly infective and transmissive. Until now, major questions have remained unanswered as to why SARS-CoV-2 readily infects organs outside of the respiratory system, such as the brain and heart.

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[HungryHufflepuff]

This sounds hopeful. There have been a few articles that look promising. Hopefully something can be developed soon 🤞

[Badbessie]

Very interesting read the real positive is the potential for new treatments. So pleasing that these original studies are coming from scientists within the UK.