3-D rendering of cells in the salivary gland expressing the SARS-CoV2 protein NSP8 showing the abnormal accumulation of actin in ring-like structures (green staining). Similar actin rings have been observed in human cells infected with the SARS-CoV2 virus.
The comprehensive Drosophila SARS-CoV-2 resource (DCR) provides reagents to identify meaningful functional interactions between viral factors and human candidates. This mosaic composition representing the SARS-CoV-2 virus was digitally created using images from a diverse array of Drosophila experiments.