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How do BNT162b2 vaccine-induced neutralizing and non-neutralizing antibodies synergize to promote protection against SARS-CoV-2?

In a recent article posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, scientists explored the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) BNT162b2 vaccine triggered non-neutralizing and neutralizing antibody functions.
The New England Journal of Medicine

Substantial Neutralization Escape by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variants BQ.1.1 and XBB.1

Panel A shows spike protein sequences for the omicron BA.2, BA.2.75.2, XBB.1, BA.5, BF.7, and BQ.1.1 subvariants; mutations as compared with the WA1/2020 spike protein are shown. Mutations as compared ...
PBS

Chemistry 1103: Neutralization Reactions

Students learn how to define and write an equation for a neutralization reaction. Neutralization Reactions: Students learn how to define and write an equation for a neutralization reaction. The ...
Labroots

HIV Vaccine Candidate Triggers Production of Crucial, Neutralizing Antibodies

When human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) emerged and was identified as the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it was expected that a vaccine would be developed eventually. By over ...
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How does the interval between the 1st and 2nd BNT162b2 doses impact the neutralization breadth and potency against variants of concern?

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, scientists explored the influence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) extended gap vaccination on the variants of ...