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. 2020 May 14;181(4):954-954.e1.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.04.013. Epub 2020 Apr 30.

SnapShot: COVID-19

Blake Oberfeld  1 , Aditya Achanta  1 , Kendall Carpenter  1 , Pamela Chen  1 , Nicole M Gilette  1 , Pinky Langat  1 , Jordan Taylor Said  1 , Abigail E Schiff  2 , Allen S Zhou  1 , Amy K Barczak  3 , Shiv Pillai  3
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SnapShot: COVID-19

Blake Oberfeld et al. Cell. .

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel respiratory illness caused by SARS-CoV-2. Viral entry is mediated through viral spike protein and host ACE2 enzyme interaction. Most cases are mild; severe disease often involves cytokine storm and organ failure. Therapeutics including antivirals, immunomodulators, and vaccines are in development. To view this SnapShot, open or download the PDF.

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