Prevalent phenotypic mutation impairs binding of broadly neutralizing antibodies to influenza hemagglutinin
Margarita Barriga, Olga Barranco-Gómez, Laura García‐Corzo, Alberto Fernández, Antón Vizcaíno, Paula Ramilo, A Osuna, Valeria A. Risso, José M. Sánchez‐Ruiz
The paper identifies a prevalent transcription error in influenza hemagglutinin mRNA that leads to a phenotypic mutation reducing binding of broadly neutralizing antibodies.
bioRxiv · Jul 25, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology