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SARS-CoV-2 genetic diversity: Its impact on vaccine efficacy.
Infectious diseases now - 1 Nov 2022
Lina B, Bauer J
Abstract excerpt
SARS CoV 2 S-glycoproteins play a crucial role in the entry steps of viral particles. Due to their surface location, they are the main target for host immune responses and the focus of most vaccine strategies. The D614G mutation identified in late January became dominant during March 2020, rendering SARS-CoV-2 more infectious. In April 2020, the Alpha, Beta and Gamma variants emerged simultaneously in Asia, South...
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