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Researchers Capture First Molecular Image of Mutant Virus, Explain Why B 1 1 7 Variant is More Infectious
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VANCOUVER The first images of a mutation on a COVID-19 variant of concern have been captured by researchers at the University of British Columbia who say the photos offer some reassurance about how the virus strain may react to current vaccines.
The University of B.C. says the researchers are the first to publish structural images of the mutation found on one portion of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
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The spike protein is the part of the virus that opens the door to infection, while the mutation is the change believed partly responsible for the rapid spread of the variant first identified in the United Kingdom.
VANCOUVER Using 12-feet-tall microscopes, researchers have captured photos of the coronavirus mutation responsible for the B.1.1.7 variant, first detected in the U.K. The photos allow the world to catch a glimpse of a seemingly invisible change that has increased transmission and taken the world by storm. UBC researchers say they are the first in the world to publish structural images of the N501Y spike protein mutation, which is believed to be partly responsible for why this new variant is so contagious. The mutation is located on the virus’ spike protein, which it uses to attach itself to human cells, said Dr. Sriram Subramaniam, a professor in the faculty of medicine’s department of biochemistry and molecular biology
UBC researchers publish first close-up look at B.1.1.7. variant Variant has mutation that enhances virus s ability to bind to and enter human cells but it doesn t offer the virus any more protection against existing vaccines.
Healthing.ca 1 hour ago UBC researchers have become the first in the world to capture and publish structural images of the spike protein on B.1.1.7., the highly contagious COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK. UBC handout
UBC researchers have become the first in the world to capture and publish structural images of the spike protein on B.1.1.7., the highly contagious COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK.
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