SARS-CoV-2 Envelope protein (E) binds and activates TLR2: A novel target for COVID-19 interventions
R. Planes, J.-B. BERT, S. TAIRI, L. BENMOHAMED, E. BAHRAOUI
This study shows the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein E binds to TLR2, activates NF-κB, and stimulates CXCL8 production, suggesting E as a target for COVID-19 interventions.
bioRxiv · Nov 10, 2021 · PreprintImmunology