Characterisation of B.1.1.7 and Pangolin coronavirus spike provides insights on the evolutionary trajectory of SARS-CoV-2
S. J. Dicken, M. J. Murray, L. G. Thorne, A.-K. Reuschl, C. Forrest, M. Ganeshalingham, L. Muir, M. D. Kalemera, M. Palor, L. E. McCoy, C. Jolly, G. J. Towers, M. Reeves, J. Grove
This study characterizes the B.1.1.7 and Pangolin coronavirus spike proteins, revealing how NTD mutations enhance viral entry and provide insights into SARS-CoV-2 evolution.
bioRxiv · Mar 22, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology