ImmunologybioRxiv
CD169-mediated restrictive SARS-CoV-2 infection of macrophages induces pro-inflammatory responses
S. Jalloh, J. Olejnik, J. Berrigan…·S. Gummuluru
This study shows CD169 enables ACE2-independent SARS-CoV-2 entry in macrophages, leading to restricted viral replication and pro-inflammatory cytokine production.
DOI 10.1371/journal.ppat.1010479