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Abstract
Three studies published in this issue of Cell reveal that multiple MERS-related coronaviruses (MERSr-CoVs) utilize ACE2, rather than the canonical Merbecovirus receptor DPP4, for cell entry. These ACE2-dependent MERSr-CoVs pose a risk of zoonotic transmission to humans with high transmissibility potential like SARS-CoV-2, thus calling for global surveillance and countermeasures.
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Cells is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that focuses on cell biology, molecular biology, and biophysics. It is affiliated with several societies, including the Spanish Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SEBBM), Nordic Autophagy Society (NAS), Spanish Society of Hematology and Hemotherapy (SEHH), and Society for Regenerative Medicine (Russian Federation) (RPO).
The journal publishes research findings of significant importance in various areas of experimental biology, such as cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, virology, microbiology, cancer, human genetics, systems biology, signaling, and disease mechanisms and therapeutics. The primary criterion for considering papers is whether the results contribute to significant conceptual advances or raise thought-provoking questions and hypotheses related to interesting and important biological inquiries.
In addition to primary research articles presented in four formats, Cells also features review and opinion articles in its "leading edge" section, discussing recent research advancements and topics of interest to its wide readership.