Numerical modeling of coronavirus interaction mechanics with a host human cell

Abstract

A numerical study of the interaction of the virus with the cell is presented. The cell was selected for human circulatory endothelium, while the virus was selected close to SARS-CoV-2. The environment in which the virus interacts is close to the blood. A numerical experiment of the interaction was carried out using the DEM. The result is an interaction process showing a change in force, displacement, velocity over time. Under various initial conditions, the analysis examines the influence of spikes and drag forces for the interaction of the virus with the cell.