MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern have acquired mutations associated with an increased spike cleavage
A. Escalera, A. S. Gonzalez-Reiche, S. Aslam…·T. Aydillo
This study shows SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern have mutations that increase spike cleavage and fusogenic capacity, enhancing viral transmission and cell entry.
DOI 10.1101/2021.08.05.455290