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Two spike 'keys' work together to let SARS-CoV-2 enter cells, study reveals

Two spike 'keys' work together to let SARS-CoV-2 enter cells, study revealsWorldPing

To enter cells, the COVID-19 virus fuses its surrounding membrane with the membrane of the target cell. This is where the fusion peptides of the spike protein come into play.

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