Deep mutational scans for ACE2 binding, RBD expression, and antibody escape in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 receptor-binding domains.

SARS-CoV-2 continues to acquire mutations in the spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) that impact ACE2 receptor binding, folding stability, and antibody recognition. Deep mutational scanning prospectively characterizes the impacts of mutations on these biochemical properties, enabling rapid assessmen...

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Main Authors: Tyler N Starr, Allison J Greaney, Cameron M Stewart, Alexandra C Walls, William W Hannon, David Veesler, Jesse D Bloom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-11-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1010951