We Know About the Characteristics of Viruses?
2.7 Conclusion
The novel SARS-CoV-2 is still raging world- wide, with a corrupting impact on human health.
Specific antiviral drugs and efficient commercial
vaccines for controlling and eradicating SARS- CoV- 2 are at the preliminary stage of develop- ment. These developments require knowledge of essential viral characteristics. In the context of this chapter, we reviewed the classification of coronaviruses, compared the genome architec- ture of human coronaviruses, discussed the molecular features of the SARS-CoV-2 genome and proteins, and depicted SARS-CoV-2 life cycles. These are crucial for further understand- ing of the evolutionary and pathogenic mecha- nisms of SARS-CoV-2 and developing better strategies for diagnosis, prevention, and treat- ment of COVID-19.
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