Structure and mutations of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein: a focused overview
The spike protein (S-protein) of SARS-CoV-2, the protein that enables the virus to infect
human cells, is the basis for many vaccines and a hotspot of concerning virus evolution …
human cells, is the basis for many vaccines and a hotspot of concerning virus evolution …
[HTML][HTML] Deep mutational scanning of SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain reveals constraints on folding and ACE2 binding
The receptor binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein mediates viral
attachment to ACE2 receptor and is a major determinant of host range and a dominant target …
attachment to ACE2 receptor and is a major determinant of host range and a dominant target …
mRNA-1273 or mRNA-Omicron boost in vaccinated macaques elicits similar B cell expansion, neutralizing responses, and protection from Omicron
M Gagne, JI Moliva, KE Foulds, SF Andrew, BJ Flynn… - Cell, 2022 - cell.com
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron is highly transmissible and has substantial resistance to
neutralization following immunization with ancestral spike-matched vaccines. It is unclear …
neutralization following immunization with ancestral spike-matched vaccines. It is unclear …
Structural basis for potent antibody neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 variants including B. 1.1. 529
The rapid spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) B.
1.1. 529 (Omicron) variant and its resistance to neutralization by vaccinee and convalescent …
1.1. 529 (Omicron) variant and its resistance to neutralization by vaccinee and convalescent …
Ultrapotent antibodies against diverse and highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants
L Wang, T Zhou, Y Zhang, ES Yang, CA Schramm… - Science, 2021 - science.org
INTRODUCTION Worldwide appearance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) with increased transmissibility and resistance to …
2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) with increased transmissibility and resistance to …
In vitro and in vivo functions of SARS-CoV-2 infection-enhancing and neutralizing antibodies
Summary SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) protect against COVID-19. A concern
regarding SARS-CoV-2 antibodies is whether they mediate disease enhancement. Here, we …
regarding SARS-CoV-2 antibodies is whether they mediate disease enhancement. Here, we …
Cryo-EM structures of SARS-CoV-2 spike without and with ACE2 reveal a pH-dependent switch to mediate endosomal positioning of receptor-binding domains
The SARS-CoV-2 spike employs mobile receptor-binding domains (RBDs) to engage the
human ACE2 receptor and to facilitate virus entry, which can occur through low-pH …
human ACE2 receptor and to facilitate virus entry, which can occur through low-pH …
Rapid generation of durable B cell memory to SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins in COVID-19 and convalescence
GE Hartley, ESJ Edwards, PM Aui, N Varese… - Science …, 2020 - science.org
Lasting immunity following SARS-CoV-2 infection is questioned because serum antibodies
decline in convalescence. However, functional immunity is mediated by long-lived memory T …
decline in convalescence. However, functional immunity is mediated by long-lived memory T …
[HTML][HTML] Neutralizing antibody vaccine for pandemic and pre-emergent coronaviruses
KO Saunders, E Lee, R Parks, DR Martinez, D Li… - Nature, 2021 - nature.com
Betacoronaviruses caused the outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and
Middle East respiratory syndrome, as well as the current pandemic of SARS coronavirus 2 …
Middle East respiratory syndrome, as well as the current pandemic of SARS coronavirus 2 …
[HTML][HTML] Real-time conformational dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 spikes on virus particles
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) mediates
viral entry into cells and is critical for vaccine development against coronavirus disease …
viral entry into cells and is critical for vaccine development against coronavirus disease …