Reversal of the unique Q493R mutation increases the affinity of Omicron S1-RBD for ACE2
The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant containing 15 mutations, including the unique Q493R, in the spike protein receptor binding domain (S1-RBD) is highly infectious. While comparison with previously reported mutations provide some insights, the mechanism underlying the increased infections and the impact...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-01-01
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Series: | Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2001037023000661 |