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SnapShot: COVID-19

2020; Cell Press; Volume: 181; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.cell.2020.04.013

1097-4172

Blake Oberfeld, Aditya Achanta, Kendall Carpenter, Pamela Chen, Nicole M. Gilette, Pinky Langat, Jordan T. Said, Abigail E. Schiff, Allen S. Zhou, Amy K. Barczak, Shiv Pillai,

SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing

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.