Receptor utilization of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) indicates a narrower host range of SARS-CoV-2 than that of SARS-CoV
Y. Qiu, Q. Wang, J.-Y. Li, C.-H. Liao, Z.-J. Zhou, X.-Y. Ge
This study compares the receptor utilization of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 using ACE2s from 20 animals, finding SARS-CoV-2 uses fewer ACE2s, suggesting a narrower host range.
Transboundary and Emerging Diseases · Sep 5, 2020Peer-reviewedMicrobiology