drug target
antibodies and small molecular inhibitors that can block the interaction of the enzyme (ACE2) with the receptor binding domain can to combat the virus SARS-CoV-2
Homo sapiens
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Callorhinchus milii
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Homo sapiens
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Nipponia nippon
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Paguma larvata
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Protobothrops mucrosquamatus
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Rhinolophus sinicus
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Xenopus laevis
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Callorhinchus milii
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Homo sapiens
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Nipponia nippon
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Paguma larvata
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Protobothrops mucrosquamatus
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Rhinolophus sinicus
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Xenopus laevis
drug target
antibodies and small molecular inhibitors that can block the interaction of the enzyme (ACE2) with the receptor binding domain can to combat the virus SARS-CoV-2
Homo sapiens
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Callorhinchus milii
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Homo sapiens
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Nipponia nippon
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Paguma larvata
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Protobothrops mucrosquamatus
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Rhinolophus sinicus
evolution
ACE2 is widely expressed in the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Remarkably, its structure is highly conserved. Comparison of human ACE2 with that of a civet (Paguma larvata), a bat (Rhinolophus sinicus), a bird (Nipponia nippon), a snake (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus), a frog (Xenopus laevis), and a fish (Callorhinchus milii) reveal amino acid sequence identity of 83%, 81%, 83%, 61%, 60%, and 59%, respectively
Xenopus laevis
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Callorhinchus milii
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Homo sapiens
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Nipponia nippon
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Paguma larvata
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Protobothrops mucrosquamatus
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Rhinolophus sinicus
physiological function
the receptor binding domain (RBD) of spike glycoprotein is responsible for entry of coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV) into host cells. The RBDs from the two viruses share 72% identity in amino acid sequences, and molecular simulation reveals highly similar ternary structures. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a distinct loop with flexible glycyl residues replacing rigid prolyl residues in SARS-CoV. Molecular modeling reveals that SARS-CoV-2 RBD has a stronger interaction with angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). A unique phenylalanine F486 in the flexible loop likely plays a major role because its penetration into a deep hydrophobic pocket in ACE2. ACE2 is widely expressed with conserved primary structures throughout the animal kingdom from fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, to mammals. Structural analysis suggests that ACE2 from these animals can potentially bind RBD of SARS-CoV-2, making them all possible natural hosts for the virus
Xenopus laevis