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13 ways that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein causes damage

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus has four structural proteins. The spike, membrane, envelop, and nucleocapsid proteins. The spike protein protrudes from the middle of the coronavirus and attaches to the ACE2 receptor of cells to start the process of cell entry, replication, and infection. The two major parts of the spike protein are the S1 and S2…

Study: SARS-CoV-2 Spike Proteins Impaired DNA Repair That Can Lead to Defective Immunity and Cancers

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Carcinogens in food, ultraviolet light, and air pollution can cause DNA damage that can cause pre-cancerous cells. The good news is that the body has several systems that can repair broken DNA. The DNA repair systems allow the body to ward off infections and prevent cancer. The bad news is in the new study, SARS–CoV–2…