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Unveiling the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 sub-variant: Insights from the first cases at Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia.
Acta microbiologica et immunologica Hungarica - 2 Jul 2024
Hamzaoui Zaineb, Ferjani Sana, Kanzari Lamia, Ben Ali Roua, Charaa Latifa, Landolsi Ichrak, Medini Ines, Chammam Sarra, Abid Salma, Ferjani Asma, Kebaier Dhouha, Fakhfakh Ahmed, Bouslah Zoubeir, Ben Sassi Mouna, Trabelsi Sameh, Boutiba-Ben Boubaker Ilhem
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The JN.1 sub-variant is a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain, derived from the BA.2.86 sub-variant. It was first detected in late 2023 and has quickly spread to many countries, becoming the most prevalent variant in some regions. JN.1 exhibits a unique mutation (L455S) in the spike protein compared to the BA.2.86 lineage, which may affect its transmissibility and immune evasion capabilities. JN.1 has...
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