| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T91 |
0-129 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The binding of a receptor expressed by host cells is the first step of viral infection followed by fusion with the cell membrane. |
| T92 |
130-212 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is reasoned that the lung epithelial cells are the primary target of the virus. |
| T93 |
213-471 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, it has been reported that human-to-human transmissions of SARS-CoV occurs by the binding between the receptor-binding domain of virus spikes and the cellular receptor which has been identified as angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor [20,22]. |
| T94 |
472-579 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Importantly, the sequence of the receptor-binding domain of COVID-19 spikes is similar to that of SARS-CoV. |
| T95 |
580-681 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This data strongly suggests that entry into the host cells is most likely via the ACE2 receptor [20]. |
