Coronaviruses have lipid envelopes required for their activity. The fact that coronavirus
infection provokes the formation of cubic membranes (CM)(denoted also as convoluted …

The lipid envelope of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an
essential component of the virus; however, its molecular composition is undetermined …

Lipid rafts are nanoscopic compartments of cell membranes that serve a variety of biological
functions. They play a crucial role in viral infections, as enveloped viruses such as severe …

The significant morbidity and mortality associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 infection has underscored the need for novel antiviral strategies. Lipids play …

Unexpected viral infections outbreaks, significantly affect human health, leading to
increased mortality and life disruption. Among them is the severe acute respiratory …

Pulmonary surfactant is a mixture of lipids and proteins, consisting of 90% phospholipid, and
10% protein by weight, found predominantly in pulmonary alveoli of vertebrate lungs. Two …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-
2) is the infectious agent responsible for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While …

The infectious power of coronaviruses is dependent on cholesterol present in the
membranes of their target cells. Indeed, the virus enters the infected cell either by fusion or …

The COVID-19 pandemic ignited research centered around the identification of robust
biomarkers and therapeutic targets. SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible, hijacks the …

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection is highly
heterogeneous, ranging from asymptomatic to severe and fatal cases. COVID-19 has been …