BSG/CD147 and ACE2 receptors facilitate SARS-CoV-2 infection of human iPS cell-derived kidney podocytes
T. D. Kalejaiye, R. Bhattacharya, M. A. Burt, T. Travieso, A. E. Okafor, X. Mou, M. Blasi, S. Musah
This study shows SARS-CoV-2 can infect kidney podocytes via ACE2 and BSG/CD147 receptors, causing cell death and foot process retraction, and suggests a stem cell model for drug screening.
bioRxiv · Nov 16, 2021 · PreprintBioengineering