MicrobiologybioRxiv
Identification of a SARS-CoV-2 host metalloproteinase-dependent entry pathway differentially used by SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern Alpha, Delta, and Omicron
M. Benlarbi, G. Laroche, C. Fink…·M. Cote
This study identifies a MMP2/9-dependent entry pathway for SARS-CoV-2 and variants, showing differential usage and reduced activity in Omicron.
DOI 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105316