What is HKU5, Newly Detected Coronavirus

What is HKU5, Newly Detected Coronavirus

Radiocity
By Radiocity Team
Published Feb 25, 2025
Researchers in China have identified HKU5-CoV-2, a new bat coronavirus with the potential to infect humans.

1. Novel Virus Discovered

Researchers in China have identified HKU5-CoV-2, a new bat coronavirus with the potential to infect humans.

HKU5-CoV-2 uses the same ACE2 receptor as SARS-CoV-2 to enter cells, raising concerns about potential human infection.

2. Shared Entry Point

HKU5-CoV-2 uses the same ACE2 receptor as SARS-CoV-2 to enter cells, raising concerns about potential human infection.

While it can infect human cells in labs, HKU5-CoV-2`s binding efficiency to ACE2 is lower than SARS-CoV-2, suggesting a lower risk of widespread transmission.

3. Lower Infection Risk

While it can infect human cells in labs, HKU5-CoV-2`s binding efficiency to ACE2 is lower than SARS-CoV-2, suggesting a lower risk of widespread transmission.

4. MERS Connection

The virus belongs to the same family as the MERS virus, which has caused limited but severe outbreaks.

5. "Batwoman`s" Research

The research was led by Shi Zhengli, known for her work on bat coronaviruses, adding weight to the findings.

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6. Importance of Surveillance

The discovery highlights the ongoing need for surveillance of emerging coronaviruses and their potential to jump to humans.

7. No Immediate Alarm

Scientists advise against panic, emphasising that while HKU5-CoV-2 needs monitoring, it doesn`t currently pose an immediate pandemic threat.

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