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The SARS-CoV-2 Spike variant D614G favors an open conformational state

Journal Article · · Science Advances
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  1. Theoretical Biology and Biophysics, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA.
  2. Theoretical Biology and Biophysics, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA., Center for Nonlinear Studies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA.
  3. Department of Surgery, Duke Human Vaccine Institute, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

Symmetrization of contacts in D614G SARS-CoV-2 Spike favors greater probability of infection-capable conformation.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1777674
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1807873
Journal Information:
Science Advances, Journal Name: Science Advances Journal Issue: 16 Vol. 7; ISSN 2375-2548
Publisher:
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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