Coronaviruses (CoV) are large plus-strand RNA viruses. They cause medical disorders such as the common cold, lower respiratory tract infections, and diarrhea. The SARS-CoV genome encodes a large polyprotein. Two…
The complement system helps or “complements” the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from an organism. Specifically, the complement system is a complex network, including the interaction…
The genetically diverse Orthocoronavirinae (coronavirus, CoV) family circulates in many avian and mammalian species. CoVs include four 4 genera: alpha (group 1), beta (group 2), gamma (group 3) and delta…