Viral entry is a weak barrier to zoonosis
J. Dufloo, I. Andreu-Moreno, A. Valero-Rello, R. Sanjuan
The paper experimentally tests the ability of viral receptor-binding proteins from 100+ enveloped RNA viruses to enter human cells, finding that most can do so, with variation among families and host factors playing a role.
bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2024Microbiology