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. 2020 Jun 17;5(1):98.
doi: 10.1038/s41392-020-0195-x.

Targeting the entry step of SARS-CoV-2: a promising therapeutic approach

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Targeting the entry step of SARS-CoV-2: a promising therapeutic approach

Jing Li et al. Signal Transduct Target Ther. .
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Entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host cells depends on ACE2 and TMPRSS2, and effective treatment strategies can prevent this process. For example, a Antibodies raised against SARS-S could cross-neutralize SARS-2-S. b Camostat mesylate inhibits TMPRSS2 and interferes with this process.

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