Recombinant Human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein S2 - mutant (His tag)

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Biological function summary

The SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein S2 plays an important role in the viral infectivity process. It is part of a trimeric spike protein complex which undergoes a conformational shift during host cell entry. The S2 subunit specifically triggers the fusion process following receptor binding of another component the S1 subunit. During infection immune response typically generates anti-spike antibodies that target this protein aiming to block viral invasion or clear infected cells.

Pathways

The SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein S2 is critical in the viral entry and replication pathway. It interacts with host proteins in pathways involving endocytosis. The fusion activity of S2 is closely associated with cellular proteases like TMPRSS2 and furin which prime the spike protein for entry. These interactions are important for the initiation of the viral replication cycle and help shape the host's pathophysiological response to infection.