For bovine coronavirus ( BCoV ) and related viruses , binding to cell surface components <*> is essential for initiation of an infection .
Another coronavirus , porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus ( TGEV ) preferentially recognizes N -glycolylneuraminic acid .
For bovine coronavirus ( BCoV ) and related viruses , binding to cell surface components containing N -acetyl-9-O - acetylneuraminic acid is essential for initiation of an infection .
Another coronavirus , porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus ( TGEV ) preferentially recognizes N -glycolylneuraminic acid .