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, A. Chopra, I. James, S. Pakala, E. Alves, M. John, B. B. Lindsey, A. J. Keeley, S. L. Rowland-Jones, M. Swanson, D. A. Ostrov, J. L. Bubenik, S. Das, , 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.
bioRxiv · Apr 10, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology