The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is known to infect cells via the receptor ACE2. Researchers have now identified neuropilin-1 as a factor that can facilitate SARS-CoV-2 entry into the cells' interior. Neuropilin-1 is localized in the respiratory and olfactory epithelia.
from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201020105526.htm
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