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Bat sarbecoviruses show broad receptor use, revealing conserved spike targets
Original: Receptor promiscuity in bat sarbecoviruses exposes conserved spike targets
New coverage highlights research showing that bat sarbecoviruses, the virus group that includes SARS-related coronaviruses, can bind multiple receptors, a trait known as receptor promiscuity. This breadth exposes conserved regions on the viral spike protein that persist across different viruses, making them potential targets for broader vaccines or antivirals aimed at coronaviruses before they jump to humans.
Why now: Interest in pandemic preparedness keeps research on bat coronavirus spike proteins and receptor binding in the spotlight
bat sarbecovirusesSARS-related coronavirusesspike protein
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