COVID-19: Molecular Basis of Infection (Student View)

Submitted by molecadmin on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 22:52

Authors: Didem Vardar-Ulu (Boston University, MA), and Shuchismita Dutta* (Rutgers University, NJ); *contact: sdutta@rcsb.rutgers.edu

Citation and Adaptations: doi:10.25334/HQCA-QD59

Work funded by NSF grant # 1827011

 

Video source: Reactions, produced by the American Chemical Society

Case Overview

Complete Case for students of: Biology
Why use this case?
  • Prior to case discussion (Homework): Review the information, articles, and links provided in the Preparation section and answer the questions.
 Resources to learn more
Question: What are the molecular interactions leading to SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Biology Getting to Structure: Part 1: Life Cycle of SARS-CoV-2
  Molecular Exploration: Part 2: Beginning the infection;  A. Viral Spike Protein; B. Host Receptor ACE2; C. Viral Attachment to Host
  Modeling: Part 3: Molecular Basis of the COVID-19 Pandemic
  Assessment: Blocking Infection

 

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