Identification of a novel lineage bat SARS-related coronaviruses that use bat ACE2 receptor
H. Guo, B. Hu, H.-r. Si, Y. Zhu, W. Zhang, B. Li, A. Li, R. Geng, H.-F. Lin, X.-L. Yang, P. Zhou, Z. Shi
The paper identifies a novel lineage of SARS-related coronaviruses from bats that use bat ACE2 receptor but not human ACE2, suggesting potential zoonotic risks.
bioRxiv · May 21, 2021Microbiology