High fusion and cytopathy of SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.640.1
W. Bolland, V. Michel, D. Planas, M. Hubert, F. Guivel-Benhassine, F. Porrot, I. Staropoli, M. N'Debi, C. Rodriguez, S. Fourati, M. Prot, C. Planchais, L. Hocqueloux, E. Simon-Loriere, H. Mouquet, , J. Buchrieser
This study characterizes the high fusogenicity and cytopathic effects of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.640.1 variant, identifying mutations in the spike S2 domain responsible for these properties.
bioRxiv · Sep 6, 2023Microbiology