Prospect of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein: Potential role in vaccine and therapeutic development
The recent outbreak of the betacoronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has become a significant concern
to public health care worldwide. As of August 19, 2020, more than 22,140,472 people are
infected, and over 781,135 people have died due to this deadly virus. In the USA alone, over
5,482,602 people are currently infected, and more than 171,823 people have died. SARS-
CoV-2 has shown a higher infectivity rate and a more extended incubation period as
compared to previous coronaviruses. SARS-CoV-2 binds much more strongly than SARS …
to public health care worldwide. As of August 19, 2020, more than 22,140,472 people are
infected, and over 781,135 people have died due to this deadly virus. In the USA alone, over
5,482,602 people are currently infected, and more than 171,823 people have died. SARS-
CoV-2 has shown a higher infectivity rate and a more extended incubation period as
compared to previous coronaviruses. SARS-CoV-2 binds much more strongly than SARS …
