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Yunlong Richard Cao

@yunlong_cao

Biochemistry & Immunology | Host Immune Response, Antibody Drug & Vaccine Design | PhD @Harvard | Assistant Professor at Peking University BIOPIC

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SARS-CoV-2 variants NB.1.8.1 and XFG are spreading fast. In this new paper, we explain their high growth advantage. 1. XFG is strong in immune evasion but shows lower ACE2 binding. 2. NB.1.8.1 is very well-balanced between immune evasion and ACE2 usage. thelancet.com/journals/lanin…

SARS-CoV-2 variants NB.1.8.1 and XFG are spreading fast. In this new paper, we explain their high growth advantage.
1. XFG is strong in immune evasion but shows lower ACE2 binding.
2. NB.1.8.1 is very well-balanced between immune evasion and ACE2 usage.
thelancet.com/journals/lanin…