A quantitative model used to compare within-host SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV dynamics provides insights into the pathogenesis and treatment of SARS-CoV-2.

The scientific community is focused on developing antiviral therapies to mitigate the impacts of the ongoing novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. This will be facilitated by improved understanding of viral dynamics within infected hosts. Here, using a mathematical model in combination...

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Main Authors: Kwang Su Kim, Keisuke Ejima, Shoya Iwanami, Yasuhisa Fujita, Hirofumi Ohashi, Yoshiki Koizumi, Yusuke Asai, Shinji Nakaoka, Koichi Watashi, Kazuyuki Aihara, Robin N Thompson, Ruian Ke, Alan S Perelson, Shingo Iwami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-03-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001128