High level production and characterization of truncated human angiotensin converting enzyme 2 in Nicotiana benthamiana plant as a potential therapeutic target in COVID-19
T. Mammedov, I. Gurbuzaslan, M. Ilgin, D. Yuksel, G. Mammadova, A. Ozkul, G. Hasanova
This study produces and characterizes truncated human ACE2 in plants, showing it binds SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and has anti-viral activity, with deglycosylated form being more effective.
bioRxiv · May 17, 2021 · PreprintBioengineering