TfR OE or KD did not impact ACE2 expression. Further ... Taken together, the study described the human TfR as a receptor for SARS-CoV-2. TfR can directly bind to the viral spike at an affinity ...
Researchers have identified a novel genetic risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing new insights into the virus' ability to invade human cells. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that spreads COVID-19.