RESEARCH: COVID-19
FOLDING PROJECT #17202 PROFILE

This project aims to simulate proteins of the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). Researchers hope this will help understand how the virus works and develop treatments. For the latest updates, check https://foldingathome.org/news/

CORONAVIRUS PROJECT Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 causing virus) proteins. These are high-priority projects to simulate the proteins of the COVID-19.

At the time of release, this is the latest news report: https://foldingathome.org/2020/03/10/covid19-update/ Please stay tuned to https://foldingathome.org/news/ for more current updates.

Coronavirus

An infectious disease caused by a virus.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

SARS-CoV-2

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. It is a type of coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 and spread rapidly around the world.

COVID-19

Coronavirus disease 2019

COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell.

Proteins

Large biomolecules essential for all biological processes.

Proteins are the workhorses of cells, carrying out a vast array of functions including catalyzing reactions, transporting molecules, providing structural support, and regulating cellular processes.

Folding

The process by which a protein assumes its three-dimensional structure.

Protein folding is crucial for their function. Misfolded proteins can lead to disease. Simulations are used to study and predict how proteins fold.