Relevance of the viral Spike protein/cellular Estrogen Receptor-α interaction for endothelial-based coagulopathy induced by SARS-CoV-2
S. S. Barbieri, F. Cattani, L. Sandrini, M. M. Grillo, C. Talarico, D. Iaconis, L. Lione, E. Salvatori, P. Amadio, G. Garoffolo, M. Maffei, F. Galli, A. R. Beccari, E. Marra, M. Zoppi, , M. Pesce
This study investigates how the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein interacts with the estrogen receptor-α to enhance pro-coagulant activity in endothelial cells, leading to thrombosis risk.
bioRxiv · Oct 4, 2022 · PreprintCell Biology