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The role of electric charge in SARS-CoV-2 and other viral infections

Pawlowski, Piotr H and Zielenkiewicz, Piotr (2024) The role of electric charge in SARS-CoV-2 and other viral infections. AIMS Biophysics, 11 (2). pp. 166-189.

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Abstract

This study analyzed the role of electric charge in human viral infections. Examples of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), dengue, Ebola, influenza A, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are presented. Charge distribution in SARS-CoV-2 and electrostatic interactions of SARS-CoV-2 with its receptor, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), were evaluated, and the mean time required for respired SARS-CoV-2 virus attachment was evaluated. The virus–cell attachment modality of all of the above viruses was calculated. The impact of electric charge on other viral-related processes, such as replication of virion material, release, and immune response, was also discussed. Special charge conditions in virus treatments were also indicated.

Item Type:Article
Subjects:Q Science > QC Physics
Q Science > QD Chemistry
Q Science > QH Natural history
Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:Department of Bioinformatics
ID Code:2401
Deposited By: Mr. Piotr H. Pawlowski
Deposited On:28 May 2024 10:51
Last Modified:03 Jun 2024 06:38

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