The SARS-CoV-2 Y453F mink variant displays a striking increase in ACE-2 affinity but does not challenge antibody neutralization
R. Bayarri-Olmos, A. Rosbjerg, L. B. Johnsen, C. Helgstrand, T. Bak-Thomsen, P. Garred, M.-O. Skjoedt
The paper investigates the Y453F SARS-CoV-2 variant from minks, showing increased ACE-2 binding but no reduction in antibody neutralization.
bioRxiv · Jan 29, 2021Immunology