The Immunology Of COVID 19 Flashcards
1
Q
SARS CoV 2 binds to?
A
ACE 2
2
Q
RaTG13 is how close to SARS- CoV2 amino acid identity?
A
97.4%
3
Q
Why do bats not get sick?
A
Higher body temp 39
Mutation in STING, stimulator of interferon genes, so less potent so less interferon is being produced. Reduced Inflammation.
4
Q
SARS CoV2 has how may protein?
A
30
Spike, envelope, membrane and nucleocaspid
5
Q
S2 mediates?
A
Viral cell membrane fusion
