2) Moreover, “When looking at the genome sequence of the new coronavirus... (scientists) found section of mutated genes that did not exist in SARS, but were similar to those found in HIV and Ebola.”— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) February 27, 2020
4) “This virus may use the packing mechanisms of other viruses such as HIV.” According to the study, the mutation can generate a structure known as a cleavage site in the new coronavirus’ spike protein.”— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) February 27, 2020
6) “In a follow-up study, research team from Huazhong University of Science and Technology confirmed Ruan’s findings. The mutation could not be found in SARS, MERS or Bat-CoVRaTG13- considered the original source of the new coronavirus with 96 per cent similarity in genes.”— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) February 27, 2020
8) “drugs targeting the furin enzyme could have potential to hinder virus’ replication. These include “a series of HIV-1 therapeutic drugs: Indinavir, Tenofovir Alafenamide, Tenofovir Disoproxil and Dolutegravir and hepatitis C drugs including Boceprevir and Telaprevir”.— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) February 27, 2020
9) “There is also hope that the link to the furin enzyme could shed light on the virus’ evolutionary history before it made the jump to humans... could come from many possible sources such as a coronavirus found in rats or even a species of avian flu”— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) February 27, 2020
