![An artistic representation of how bioinformatics allows study of the SARS-CoV-2 infection process. On the left, coronaviruses are approaching a human face contour. On the right, protein structures and a network of connections represent bioinformatic analysis.](https://www.embl.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SARS-CoV-2-SLiMs-1000x600-1-300x180.jpg)
Protein sequences provide clues to how SARS-CoV-2 infects cells
Science, Science & Technology Researchers at EMBL Heidelberg have identified sequences in human proteins that might be used by SARS-CoV-2 to infect cells. They have discovered that the virus might hijack certain cellular processes, and they discuss potentially relevant drugs for treating COVID-19.
2021
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