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SARS-CoV-2 infects human cells by binding its spike protein to the ACE2 receptor, facilitating viral entry. Subsequent replication and immune responses can lead to respiratory and systemic complications. 

References:
1. “New insights into the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 during and after acute infection” (2024) 
2. “SARS-CoV-2: pathogenesis, therapeutics, variants, and vaccines” (2024) 
3. “Mechanistic Models of COVID-19: Insights into Disease Progression, Vaccines, and Therapeutics” (2021)