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Envelope glycoproteins of many viruses are heavily glycosylated Among other functions, virus glycans can mediate interactions with host receptors and contribute to internalization and virus dissemination The C-type lectin receptor DC-SIGN, which is expressed by cells of the innate immune system, can act as an entry receptor for pathogens, including pandemic viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, ebola, and HIV In the context of the recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, this mechanism has been linked to severe cases of COVID-19 Inhibition of the interaction between
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