Update on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant of Concern and Its Peculiar Mutational Profile.

doi:10.1128/spectrum.02732-21

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Update on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant of Concern and Its Peculiar Mutational Profile.

Microbiology spectrum - 27 Apr 2022

Alkhatib Mohammad, Salpini Romina, Carioti Luca, Ambrosio Francesca Alessandra, D'Anna Stefano, Duca Leonardo, Costa Giosuè, Bellocchi Maria Concetta, Piermatteo Lorenzo, Artese Anna, Santoro Maria Mercedes, Alcaro Stefano, Svicher Valentina, Ceccherini-Silberstein Francesca

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The process of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) genetic diversification is still ongoing and has very recently led to the emergence of a new variant of concern (VOC), defined as Omicron or B.1.1.529. Omicron VOC is the most divergent variant identified so far and has generated immediate concern for its potential capability to increase SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility and, more worryingly,...

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PMID: 35352942
DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02732-21
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