SARS-CoV-2 Spike Affinity and Dynamics Exclude the Strict Requirement of an Intermediate Host
M. Castelli, L. Scietti, N. Clementi, M. Cavallaro, S. Faravelli, A. Pinnola, E. Criscuolo, R. A. Diotti, M. Clementi, F. Forneris, N. Mancini
This study shows SARS-CoV-2 and RaTG13 spikes have similar ACE2 binding affinities, suggesting minimal species barriers, and highlights SARS-CoV-2's optimized dynamics for human ACE2 engagement.
bioRxiv · Aug 11, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology