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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fusion transformation

This tutorial explains the transformation of the coronavirus spike protein that pulls the virus membrane into contact with the host cell membrane, causing the membranes to fuse. This puts the virus RNA inside the cell, initiating infection. Illustrated with interactive animations of structures determined by cryo-electron microscopy. Animations ready for Powerpoint slides are provided. ...

Keywords:: SARS-CoV-2, spike protein, coronavirus, pandemic, membrane fusion

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Science and Technology / Biology / Medicine and Health

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Material Type:: Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:: August 17, 2020
Date Modified in MERLOT:: September 11, 2020
Author:: Eric Martz, University of Massachusetts
Submitter:: Eric Martz
Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:: Website

Mobile Compatibility:: iOS (Apple), Windows Mobile, Android
Technical Requirements:: Internet access and a web browsing device. Larger screens (laptop or iPad/tablet) are better, but smart phones also work.
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: Yes
Accessibility Information Available:: No
Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International