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TWiV 968: A spillover waiting in the wings

  • December 25, 2022
  • Tagged as: ACE2, ancient virus, coronavirus, COVID-19, DPP4, giant virus, MERS-CoV, Omicron, pandemic, permafrost, SARS-CoV-2, viral, virology, virus, virus receptor, viruses

TWiV reviews eukaryotic viruses recovered from ancient permafrost, a mistake made by scientists on Omicron origins, and close relatives of MERS-CoV from bats that bind ACE2 for entry into cells.

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TWiV 224: A wide receiver and a natural defense

  • March 17, 2013
  • Tagged as: cell receptor, coronavirus EMC, dipeptidyl peptidase 4, DPP4, female reproductive tract, innate immunity, interferon epsilon, viral, virology, virus

Vincent, Alan, Kathy, and Dickson discuss identification of a cell receptor for the coronavirus-EMC, and the role of interferon-epsilon in protecting the female reproductive tract.

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