MicrobiologybioRxiv
Key mutations on spike protein altering ACE2 receptor utilization and potentially expanding host range of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants
Q. Wang, S.-B. Ye, Z.-J. Zhou…·X.-Y. Ge
This study identifies key spike protein mutations in SARS-CoV-2 variants that enhance ACE2 receptor utilization across multiple animal species, potentially increasing host range and spillover risk.
DOI 10.1002/jmv.28116