A Variant-Resistant Linear Epitope in the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein for Antigen Detection
Zhoujun Su, Junhao Guo, Hefeng Zhou, Jun Ni, Yongjun Cao, Liping Peng, Min Shao, Haitao Li
The paper identifies a conserved linear epitope in the SARS-CoV-2 N protein recognized by mAb N179, explaining its variant resistance and diagnostic reliability.
bioRxiv · Jul 10, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology