Vascular dysregulation following SARS-CoV-2 infection involves integrin signaling through a VE-Cadherin mediated pathway
This study identifies integrin Vβ3 as a receptor for SARS-CoV-2 spike protein through its RGD motif, leading to vascular barrier disruption via VE-Cadherin internalization.
bioRxiv · Mar 15, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology