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Schematic representation of coronavirus entry mechanism. (A) Spike protein interacts through its receptor-binding domain (RBD) with ACE-2 receptor. (B) As result of their interaction, spike is activated by human proteases and is internalized by direct fusion with plasma membrane. (C) In the absence of proteases, the virus is endocytosed.
