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SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Mutations and Escape from Antibodies: A Computational Model of Epitope Loss in Variants of Concern.
Journal of chemical information and modeling - 27 Sept 2021
Triveri Alice, Serapian Stefano A, Marchetti Filippo, Doria Filippo, Pavoni Silvia, Cinquini Fabrizio, Moroni Elisabetta, Rasola Andrea, Frigerio Francesco, Colombo Giorgio
Abstract excerpt
The SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein is exposed on the viral surface and is the first point of contact between the virus and the host. For these reasons it represents the prime target for Covid-19 vaccines. In recent months, variants of this protein have started to emerge. Their ability to reduce or evade recognition by S-targeting antibodies poses a threat to immunological treatments and raises concerns for their...
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