Molecular evolution and adaptation of SARS-CoV-2 omicron XBB sub-lineage Spike protein under African selection pressure.
Milton S Kambarami, Godwins Ngorima, Praise Moyo, Lucy Mabaya, Tawanda Mushiri, Justen Manasa
The paper analyzes structural and functional changes in the SARS-CoV-2 XBB sub-lineage Spike protein under African selection pressures, identifying positive selection and recombination in key regions.
bioRxiv · Aug 16, 2023 · PreprintBioinformatics