The rapid spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) along with its high number of mutations in the spike …

Recent studies indicated that the strong immune evasion potential of the most recent SARS-
CoV-2 variant, Omicron, results in more frequent reinfections and breakthrough infections …

The emergence of Omicron/BA. 1 has brought new challenges to fight against SARS-CoV-2.
A large number of mutations in the Spike protein suggest that its susceptibility to immune …

ABSTRACT The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is characterized by substantial changes in
the antigenic structure of the Spike (S) protein. Therefore, antibodies induced by primary …

The globally circulating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
variant of concern Omicron (B. 1.1. 529) has a large number of mutations, especially in the …

Recent surveillance has revealed the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (BA.
1/B. 1.1. 529) harboring up to 36 mutations in spike protein, the target of neutralizing …

Due to numerous mutations in the spike protein, the SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern
Omicron (B. 1.1. 529) raises serious concerns since it may significantly limit the antibody …

Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is more immune evasive and less virulent than
other major viral variants that have so far been recognized,,,,,,,,,,–. The Omicron spike (S) …

Omicron spike (S) encoding vaccines as boosters, are a potential strategy to improve COVID-
19 vaccine efficacy against Omicron. Here, macaques (mostly females) previously …

Summary Background In recent months, Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2 have become
dominant in many regions of the world, and case numbers with Omicron subvariants BA. 1 …