Genetics and Functions of the SARS Coronavirus Spike Protein
The SARS-Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) is the etiological agent of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The SARS-CoV spike (S) glycoprotein mediates membrane fusion events during virus entry and virus-induced cell-to-cell fusion. Investigations, described herein, have focused on the genetic manipu...
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LSU
2005
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| Online Access: | http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-11162005-142155/ |