Article ; Online: A Biochemical Perspective of the Nonstructural Proteins (NSPs) and the Spike Protein of SARS CoV-2.
2021 Volume 40, Issue 3, Page(s) 260–295
Abstract: The global pandemic that shut down the world in 2020 was caused by the virus, SARS CoV-2. The chemistry of the various nonstructural proteins (NSP3, NSP5, NSP12, NSP13, NSP14, NSP15, NSP16) of SARS CoV-2 is discussed. Secondly, a recent major focus of ... ...
Abstract | The global pandemic that shut down the world in 2020 was caused by the virus, SARS CoV-2. The chemistry of the various nonstructural proteins (NSP3, NSP5, NSP12, NSP13, NSP14, NSP15, NSP16) of SARS CoV-2 is discussed. Secondly, a recent major focus of this pandemic is the variant strains of SARS CoV-2 that are increasingly occurring and more transmissible. One strain, called "D614G", possesses a glycine (G) instead of an aspartate (D) at position 614 of the spike protein. Additionally, other emerging strains called "501Y.V1" and "501Y.V2" have several differences in the receptor binding domain of the spike protein (N501Y) as well as other locations. These structural changes may enhance the interaction between the spike protein and the ACE2 receptor of the host, increasing infectivity. The global pandemic caused by SARS CoV-2 is a rapidly evolving situation, emphasizing the importance of continuing the efforts to interrogate and understand this virus. |
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MeSH term(s) | COVID-19/genetics ; COVID-19/metabolism ; COVID-19/pathology ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics ; SARS-CoV-2/metabolism ; Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus/genetics ; Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus/metabolism ; Viral Nonstructural Proteins/genetics ; Viral Nonstructural Proteins/metabolism |
Chemical Substances | Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus ; Viral Nonstructural Proteins ; spike protein, SARS-CoV-2 |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-02-24 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 2143071-8 |
ISSN | 1875-8355 ; 1572-3887 |
ISSN (online) | 1875-8355 |
ISSN | 1572-3887 |
DOI | 10.1007/s10930-021-09967-8 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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