Furthermore, the envelope protein has been shown to induce an antibody response in infected individuals, and is therefore a potential target for serological diagnostics. Given the central role of the envelope protein in the viral life cycle and the immune response to SARS-CoV-2, there is a growing interest in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying its function and exploring its potential as a therapeutic target. Ongoing research efforts are focused on elucidating the structure of the envelope protein, characterizing its interactions with other viral and host factors, and identifying compounds that can inhibit its function.