Generation of a novel SARS-CoV-2 sub-genomic RNA due to the R203K/G204R variant in nucleocapsid: homologous recombination has potential to change SARS-CoV-2 at both protein and RNA level
S. Leary, S. Gaudieri, M. D. Parker…·S. Mallal
The paper identifies a novel SARS-CoV-2 sub-genomic RNA generated by homologous recombination involving the R203K/G204R variant in nucleocapsid, which may enhance viral adaptation and expression.