UVC disinfects SARS-CoV-2 by induction of viral genome damage without apparent effects on viral morphology and proteins

UVC disinfects SARS-CoV-2 by induction of viral genome damage without apparent effects on viral morphology and proteins

Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been a pandemic threat worldwide and causes severe health and economic burdens. Contaminated environments, such as personal items and room surfaces, are considered to have virus transmission potential. Ultraviolet C (UVC) ligh...

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Main Authors: Chieh-Wen Lo, Ryosuke Matsuura, Kazuki Iimura, Satoshi Wada, Atsushi Shinjo, Yoshimi Benno, Masaru Nakagawa, Masami Takei, Yoko Aida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93231-7

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93231-7

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