New efficient intercellular spread mode of respiratory syncytial virus contributes to neutralization escape and persistence
W. Zhang, X. Lin, L.-J. Zhang, L. Chen, Y.-P. Sun, J.-Y. Si, M. Zhao, G.-H. Wu, L.-T. Zhan, Y.-B. Wang, N. Xia, Z.-Z. Zheng
The paper identifies a new intercellular spread mode of RSV that is virion-independent and antibody-insensitive, contributing to immune escape and viral persistence.
bioRxiv · Feb 1, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology