Mutations accumulated in the Spike of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron allow for more efficient counteraction of the restriction factor BST2/Tetherin.

Authors:
Shi Y; Simpson S; Chen Y; Aull H; Benjamin J and 1 more

Journal:
PLoS Pathog

Publication Year: 2024

DOI:
10.1371/journal.ppat.1011912

PMCID:
PMC10798645

PMID:
38190411

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Full Title: PLoS Pathog

Abbreviation: PLoS Pathog

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Language: N/A

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Subject Category: Microbiology

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