| abstract |
An isolated polypeptide comprising SEQ ID NO: 1 or an immunogenic fragment thereof. In addition, isolated nucleic acids are disclosed that contain a sequence that encodes the polypeptide or that is at least 70% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 3. Expression vectors, host cells and antibodies are also within the scope of the present invention. Also disclosed are methods of making the polypeptide, methods of diagnosing coronavirus infection, and methods of identifying test compounds for treating coronavirus infection.n n n Viral proteins, polypeptides, immunogenic fragments, coronaviruses |