| abstract |
The invention relates to antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that recognize coronavirus spike proteins(CoV-S), such asthe spike protein of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirusspike protein(MERS-S). In some embodiments, the antibodiesbind to CoV-Swith high affinity, inhibit CoV infection of human cells, inhibit CoV sialic acid-binding activity and/or bind to multiple types of CoV-S. In some embodiments, the antibodies provide a means of preventing, treating or ameliorating CoV infection. |