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. 2020 Aug 25;78(6):ftaa042. doi: 10.1093/femspd/ftaa042

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Figure 3. — Schematic representation SARS-CoV-2 intercation with human receptor. The SARS-CoV-2 binds to a ACE2 through the receptor-binding domain (RBD) in the S1 domain of S protein, followed by fusion with cell membrane.