Cross-reactivity of SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells against tumor-associated antigens via molecular mimicry
Concetta Ragone, Angela Mauriello, Beatrice Cavalluzzo, Simona Mangano, Biancamaria Cembrola, Noemi Ciotola, Maria Tagliamonte, Luigi Buonaguro
The paper identifies cross-reactive TCR CDR3β motifs induced by SARS-CoV-2 and tumor-associated antigens through molecular mimicry, showing individual specificity and functional relevance for vaccine development.
bioRxiv · Feb 17, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology