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TWiV 1223: Someone is guano be sick

This Week in Virology

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Exploring Merbeco Virus Interactions

This chapter investigates the diversity of Merbeco and MERS-like viruses, focusing on receptor binding domains and their interactions with human and animal cell lines. It highlights experimental methods used to study viral entry and the significance of proteases in this process, while discussing receptor dynamics involving ACE2 from Japanese house bats. Additionally, the chapter examines the evolutionary changes in spike protein structures and the implications for viral infectivity and potential human infections.

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