Different residues in the SARS-CoV spike protein determine cleavage and activation by the host cell protease TMPRSS2.

by Lennart Michel Reinke, Martin Spiegel, Teresa Plegge, Anika Hartleib, Inga Nehlmeier, Stefanie Gierer, Markus Hoffmann, Heike Hofmann-Winkler, Michael Winkler, Stefan Pöhlmann
Published 2017-01-01

Influenza and SARS-coronavirus activating proteases TMPRSS2 and HAT are expressed at multiple sites in human respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.

by Stephanie Bertram, Adeline Heurich, Hayley Lavender, Stefanie Gierer, Simon Danisch, Paula Perin, Jared M Lucas, Peter S Nelson, Stefan Pöhlmann, Elizabeth J Soilleux
Published 2012-01-01

Lack of MERS Coronavirus Neutralizing Antibodies in Humans, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

by Stefanie Gierer, Heike Hofmann-Winkler, Waleed H. Albuali, Stephanie Bertram, Abdullah M. Al-Rubaish, Abdullah A. Yousef, Awatif N. Al-Nafaie, Amein K. Al-Ali, Obeid E. Obeid, Khaled R. Alkharsah, Stefan Pöhlmann
Published 2013-12-01