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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations

UK and South African mutant lineages of COVID-19 have increased contagion. The locations of these mutations in the spike protein are shown on interactive 3D models, along with the likely consequences of each. Background on SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is provided, including links to further interactive animations of priming and membrane fusion. Primary scientific reports are cited where available. Presentation-ready "movies" can be downloaded and...

Keywords:: mutations, Coronavirus, B.1.1.7, SARS-CoV-2, spike protein, B.1.351, 501.V2

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Material Type:: Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:: January 13, 2021
Date Modified in MERLOT:: February 27, 2021
Author:: Eric Martz, University of Massachusetts
Submitter:: Eric Martz
Primary Audience:: Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:: Image, Presentation (e.g. PowerPoint), Video, Website

Mobile Compatibility:: iOS (Apple), Windows Mobile, Android
Technical Requirements:: Web browser with Internet connection. Large screens work best (tablet, laptop, desktop), but will also work on smart phones.
Language:: English
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Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International