Characterization of low copy number human angiotensin-convertase 2 (hACE2)-transgenic mice as an improved model of SARS-CoV-2 infection
C. M. Bradshaw, T. Georgieva, T. N. Tankersley, T. Taylor-Doyle, L. Johnson, J. L. Uhrlaub, D. Besselsen, J. Z. Nikolich
This study develops low-copy hACE2 transgenic mice to better model SARS-CoV-2 infection, showing reduced mortality and viral spread compared to high-copy lines.
bioRxiv · Aug 31, 2023 · PreprintImmunology