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Cartoon depicting the interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 trimeric spike protein and the human ACE2 receptor, a key step in viral entry (endocytic entry route shown). Inset: crystal structure (PDB: 6LZG) showing the interaction between the N-terminal helix of ACE2 (blue) and the SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD (gray).
