A glycan gate controls opening of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein
T. E. Sztain, S.-H. Ahn, A. T. Bogetti, L. Casalino, J. A. Goldsmith, E. Seitz, R. S. McCool, F. L. Kearns, F. Acosta-Reyes, S. Maji, G. Mashayekhi, J. A. McCammon, A. Ourmazd, J. Frank, J. S. McLellan, , R. E. Amaro
This study identifies a glycan gate and key residues that facilitate SARS-CoV-2 spike protein RBD opening through simulations and experimental validation.
bioRxiv · Feb 15, 2021Biophysics