COVID-19 Spike protein

COVID-19 Spike Protein Project

SARS-CoV-2 virus

Spike protein (orange) bound to hACE2 (green)

Spike solvated with water

Example potential drug

Spike protein bound to the hACE2 receptor

The COVID-19 Spike protein project looks for potential drugs that could aid in treatment for those infected with SARS-CoV-2. We look at the spike protein on the surface of the coronavirus, which mediates entry of viral RNA into human cells. We aim to discover a drug that prevents the spike protein from binding to the human ACE2 receptor.

Current Members:

Ainsley LaMore and Josh Wydra

Past Members:

Grant Freitas