The Free Fatty Acid-Binding Pocket is a Conserved Hallmark in Pathogenic β-Coronavirus Spike Proteins from SARS-CoV to Omicron
C. Toelzer, K. Gupta, S. K. N. Yadav, L. Hodgson, M. Kavanagh Williamson, D. Buzas, U. Borucu, K. Powers, R. Stenner, K. Vasileiou, F. Garzoni, D. Fitzgerald, C. Payre, G. Lambeau, A. D. Davidson, , C. Schaffitzel
The paper identifies a conserved free fatty acid-binding pocket in pathogenic β-coronavirus spike proteins that suppresses viral infection and replication.
bioRxiv · Apr 22, 2022Biochemistry