Sulfated Glycans Inhibit the Interaction of MERS-CoV Receptor Binding Domain with Heparin
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a zoonotic virus with high contagion and mortality rates. Heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs) are ubiquitously expressed on the surface of mammalian cells. Owing to its high negatively charged property, heparan sulfate (HS) on the surface...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/2/237 |