Transferrin receptor is another receptor for SARS-CoV-2 entry
X. Tang, M. Yang, Z. Duan, Z. Liao, L. Liu, R. Cheng, M. Fang, G. Wang, H. Liu, J. Xu, P. M. Kamau, Z. Zhang, L. Yang, X. Zhao, X. Peng, R. Lai
This study identifies the transferrin receptor (TfR) as an additional receptor for SARS-CoV-2 entry, showing that TfR-mediated infection can occur independently of ACE2 and that targeting TfR has anti-viral effects.
bioRxiv · Oct 23, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology