ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
Evidence for Deleterious Antigenic Imprinting in SARS-CoV-2 Immune Response
S. R. Sen, E. C. Sanders, A. M. Santos…·G. A. Weiss
This study identifies cross-reactive antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Ep9 epitope that originated from prior influenza infection, suggesting antigenic imprinting contributes to severe COVID-19 outcomes.
DOI 10.1101/2021.05.21.445201