Gene Editing

The origin of SARS-CoV-2 furin cleavage site remains a mystery

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Editorial Staff

A new study discusses the origin of the furin cleavage site on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is responsible for the virus’s relatively high infectivity compared to relatives in the betacoronavirus subgenus.

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