Human basigin (CD147) does not directly interact with SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein
R. J. Ragotte, D. Pulido, F. R. Donnellan, G. Gorini, H. Davies, J. Brun, L. D. King, K. Skinner, S. J. Draper
This study shows that SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein does not directly interact with human basigin (CD147), challenging its role as a co-receptor for viral entry.
bioRxiv · Feb 22, 2021Biochemistry