Identification of a novel conserved HLA-A*0201-restricted epitope from the spike protein of SARS-CoV

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The spike (S) protein is a major structural glycoprotein of coronavirus (CoV), the causal agent of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The S protein is a potent target for SARS-specific cell-mediated immune responses. However,...

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Main Authors: Ni Bing, Wang Li, Ruan Zhihua, Lv Yanbo, Wu Yuzhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/10/61