Spike S2 Subunit: Possible Target for Detecting Novel SARS-CoV-2 Variants with Multiple Mutations

Novel SARS-CoV-2 variants have multiple mutations that may impact molecular diagnostics. The markedly conserved S2 subunit may be utilized to detect new variants. A comparison of 694 specimens (2019–2022) in Thailand using a commercial RT-PCR kit and the kit in combination with S2 primers and a prob...

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Main Authors: Teerada Ponpinit, Yutthana Joyjinda, Weenassarin Ampoot, Siriporn Yomrat, Phatthamon Virojanapirom, Chanida Ruchisrisarod, Abhinbhen W. Saraya, Pasin Hemachudha, Thiravat Hemachudha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/9/2/50