Fusogenicity and neutralization sensitivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta sublineage AY.4.2
N. Saunders, D. Planas, W. H. Bolland, C. Rodriguez, S. Fourati, J. Buchrieser, C. Planchais, M. Prot, I. Staropoli, F. Guivel-Benhassine, F. Porrot, D. Veyer, H. Pere, N. Robillard, M. Saliba, , O. Schwartz
This study examines the fusogenicity and neutralization sensitivity of the SARS-CoV-2 AY.4.2 sublineage compared to the Delta variant, finding similar spike function but reduced neutralization sensitivity to certain antibodies and vaccines.
bioRxiv · Jan 7, 2022Microbiology