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> Fun fact: Coronavirus also recognises sialic acids (but they need an extra acetylation on top). What do you mean by "recognises" here? Is sialic acid somethi
by UncleOxidant 7y ago
> Fun fact: Coronavirus also recognises sialic acids (but they need an extra acetylation on top).
What do you mean by "recognises" here? Is sialic acid something that helps the coronavirus or something that hinders it?
- gloriousduke 7y agoThe article describes how influenza viruses (not coronaviruses) use sialic acid to bind to the upper respiratory tract. Edit: a letter.