New UK coronavirus mutation “may be associated with rodent/mustelid adaptation”
“What else do we know about mutations at S:501 more generally?
It may –
Be associated with rodent/mustelid adaptation –
Increase ACE2 binding”
What else do we know about mutations at S:501 more generally? The website has links to papers discussing what researchers have found out about mutations at this position. It may
– Be associated with rodent/mustelid adaptation
– Increase ACE2 binding16/Nhttps://t.co/YpAFGTxwcA pic.twitter.com/IrmlsH582P
— Dr Emma Hodcroft (@firefoxx66) December 15, 2020
The Mustelidae from Latin mustela (weasel), are a family of carnivorous mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, martens, and minks, among others.
** This post was originally published on December 15, 2020 **