Potential SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility of Cetaceans Stranded along the Italian Coastline

Potential SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility of Cetaceans Stranded along the Italian Coastline

Due to marine mammals’ demonstrated susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, based upon the homology level of their angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) viral receptor with the human one, alongside the global SARS-CoV-2 occurrence and fecal contamination of the river and marine ecosystems, SARS-CoV-2 infecti...

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Main Authors: Tania Audino, Elena Berrone, Carla Grattarola, Federica Giorda, Virginia Mattioda, Walter Martelli, Antonio Pintore, Giuliana Terracciano, Cristiano Cocumelli, Giuseppe Lucifora, Fabio Di Nocera, Gabriella Di Francesco, Ludovica Di Renzo, Silva Rubini, Stefano Gavaudan, Anna Toffan, Roberto Puleio, Dashzeveg Bold, Francesco Brunelli, Maria Goria, Antonio Petrella, Maria Caramelli, Cristiano Corona, Sandro Mazzariol, Juergen A. Richt, Giovanni Di Guardo, Cristina Casalone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
ACE2
CD68
marine mammals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/10/1096

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