Deletions in antigenic sites in SARS-CoV-2 increase transmission and ability to evade immunity
A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports analyzed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) whole genome data to identify deletion mutations around the spike protein region associated with increased transmission of the virus and identified an increase in deletion-prone spike protein regions, indicating an evolution of an immune escape strategy. Studies: Expanding …