Among coronaviruses , several members are able to interact with sialic acids .
For bovine coronavirus ( BCoV ) and related viruses , binding to cell surface components <*> is essential for initiation of an infection .
Among coronaviruses , several members are able to interact with sialic acids .
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 .