Interspecies transmission of SARS CoV-2 with special emphasis on viral mutations and ACE-2 receptor homology roles

Autor: Mervat E. Hamdy, Ayman H. El Deeb, Naglaa M. Hagag, Momtaz A. Shahein, Osama Alaidi, Hussein A. Hussein
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 55-86 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 23144599
2314-4599
56249098
DOI: 10.1080/23144599.2023.2222981
Popis: ABSTRACTCOVID-19 outbreak was first reported in 2019, Wuhan, China. The spillover of the disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), to a wide range of pet, zoo, wild, and farm animals has emphasized potential zoonotic and reverse zoonotic viral transmission. Furthermore, it has evoked inquiries about susceptibility of different animal species to SARS-CoV-2 infection and role of these animals as viral reservoirs. Therefore, studying susceptible and non-susceptible hosts for SARS-CoV-2 infection could give a better understanding for the virus and will help in preventing further outbreaks. Here, we review structural aspects of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, the effect of the different mutations observed in the spike protein, and the impact of ACE2 receptor variations in different animal hosts on inter-species transmission. Moreover, the SARS-CoV-2 spillover chain was reviewed. Combination of SARS-CoV-2 high mutation rate and homology of cellular ACE2 receptors enable the virus to transcend species barriers and facilitate its transmission between humans and animals.
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