(Source: Wikipedia)The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 — the ‘corona’ in the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 disease — has just revealed new secrets. Researchers have found that the spike protein changes its form after it attaches itself to a human cell, folding in on itself and assuming a rigid hairpin shape. Postfusion shape is like a rigid hairpin. Postfusion shape is like a rigid hairpin. The postfusion shape could induce antibodies that do not neutralise the virus.

Source: Indian Express July 23, 2020 22:30 UTC