SARS-CoV-2 S Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** The SARS-CoV-2 S gene is approximately 4 kb in length and encodes SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein, which is involved in binding to host cell membranes and the initiation of viral infection.

**Synonyms:** - GU280_gp02 - ORF2 - SARS Coronavirus 2 S Gene - SARS-2 S Gene - SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein Gene - SARS-CoV-2 Surface Glycoprotein Gene - SARS2 S Gene - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 S Gene