bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 19, 2023
Abstract
The
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
caused
by
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
has
taken
its
toll
on
worldwide
public
health
infrastructure.
SARS-CoV-2
is
reported
to
exhibit
wide
tissue
tropism,
contributing
severe
pathogenicity
that
often
culminates
in
multiple-organ
failure.
onslaught
of
this
disease
intensified
due
the
emergence
variants
concern
(VOC),
such
as
Delta
and
Omicron.
These
have
been
linked
gastrointestinal
(GI)
symptoms,
suggesting
a
potential
fecal-oral
route
viral
transmission.
Here
we
compared
broad
tropism
ancestral
Hong-Kong
(SARS-CoV-2
HK)
against
Omicron
VOCs
aa
hamster
model
analyzing
samples
collected
from
upper
lower
respiratory
system
GI
tract.
We
observed
an
overall
increase
vRNA
load
pro-
inflammatory
cytokines,
especially
tracts
animals
infected
with
virus,
indicating
selective
virus
pathology
these
tissues.
However,
no
apparent
spike
was
large
intestine
fecal
matter.
Overall,
our
research
investigates
range
tissues
various
strains
can
infect
hamsters
presents
evidence
supporting
increased
preference
for
infecting
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 167 - 167
Published: Jan. 5, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
created
significant
concern
for
everyone.
Recent
data
from
many
worldwide
reports
suggest
that
most
infections
are
caused
by
the
Omicron
variant
and
its
sub-lineages,
dominating
all
previously
emerged
variants.
numerous
mutations
in
Omicron’s
viral
genome
sub-lineages
attribute
it
a
larger
amount
of
fitness,
owing
to
alteration
transmission
pathophysiology
virus.
With
rapid
change
structure,
sub-variants,
namely
BA.1,
BA.2,
BA.3,
BA.4,
BA.5,
dominate
community
with
an
ability
escape
neutralization
efficiency
induced
prior
vaccination
or
infections.
Similarly,
several
recombinant
sub-variants
Omicron,
XBB,
XBD,
XBF,
etc.,
have
emerged,
which
better
understanding.
This
review
mainly
entails
changes
due
having
higher
number
mutations.
binding
affinity,
cellular
entry,
disease
severity,
infection
rates,
importantly,
immune
evading
potential
them
discussed
this
review.
A
comparative
analysis
Delta
other
variants
evolved
before
gives
readers
in-depth
understanding
landscape
infection.
Furthermore,
discusses
range
abilities
possessed
approved
antiviral
therapeutic
molecules
neutralizing
antibodies
functional
against
sub-variants.
evolution
is
causing
infections,
but
broader
aspect
their
not
been
explored.
Thus,
scientific
should
adopt
elucidative
approach
obtain
clear
idea
about
recently
including
variants,
so
effective
vaccines
drugs
can
be
achieved.
This,
turn,
will
lead
drop
cases
and,
finally,
end
pandemic.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 682 - 682
Published: March 17, 2023
We
are
currently
approaching
three
years
since
the
beginning
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
SARS-CoV-2
has
caused
extensive
disruptions
in
everyday
life,
public
health,
and
global
economy.
Thus
far,
vaccine
worked
better
than
expected
against
virus.
During
pandemic,
we
experienced
several
things,
such
as
virus
its
pathogenesis,
clinical
manifestations,
treatments;
emerging
variants;
different
vaccines;
development
processes.
This
review
describes
how
each
been
developed
approved
with
help
modern
technology.
also
discuss
critical
milestones
during
process.
Several
lessons
were
learned
from
countries
two
research,
development,
trials,
vaccination.
The
process
will
to
fight
next
International Journal of Surgery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
109(4), P. 1037 - 1040
Published: March 14, 2023
Dear
Editor,
About
1
year
earlier,
the
Omicron
variant
(B.1.1.529)
was
first
identified
in
Botswana
on
9
November
20211,2.
Subsequently,
spread
throughout
South
Africa.
Afterwards,
this
very
quickly
through
world.
Scientists
noted
a
higher
amount
of
transmissibility
than
other
variants
and
also
observed
reduced
pathogenicity3.
Suzuki
colleagues
about
3.31-fold
compared
to
Delta
variant.
The
researchers
found
that
spike
(S)
protein
cleaved
into
two
subunits
proficiently,
it
caused
cell–cell
fusion.
They
less
efficiently
Delta's
or
wild-type
SARS-CoV-24.
However,
several
sublineages
have
rapidly
emerged
after
emergence
Omicron.
emerging
subvariances
are
BA.2,
BA.2.75,
BA.2.75.2,
BA.2.12.1,
BA.3,
BA.4,
BA.51,5–7.
Other
recently
important
subvariants
BQ.1,
BQ.1.1,
BA.4.6,
XBB.1,
BF.7,
which
attracted
global
attention
with
fears
rise
coronavirus
disease-2019
(COVID-19)
cases
could
feasibly
pose
an
alarming
new
wave
surges
amid
ongoing
COVID-19
pandemic8.
Of
note,
presently
more
650
million
confirmed
over
6.6
deaths
been
reported
due
as
23
December
2022,
start
is
being
witnessed
few
countries
newer
Omicron9.
Few
most
revealed
accumulated
additional
mutations,
relatively
transmissibility,
humoral
immune
evasion
leading
lower
neutralization
ability
vaccines
booster
shots-induced
protective
immunity10–12.
All
people
thought
pandemic
going
end.
at
point,
number
per
day
recorded
China.
A
subvariant
creating
China's
present
surge.
parts
globe,
such
India,
Brazil,
USA13.
This
made
everybody
concerned
recent
modeling
study
simulations
forecasted
there
might
be
one
China
during
next
months.
tried
calculate
include
only
direct
infection.
did
not
consider
surplus
hindrances
treating
non-COVID-19
diseases.
they
recommended
vaccination
dosages
for
people14.
current
surge
significant
terms
cumulative
deaths.
Recent
Nature
journal
news
highlighted
death-related
forecast
model
regarding
China15.
has
50
mutations
genome
32
protein.
55
BF.7
genome.
Thirty
detected
S-protein
encoding
gene
subvariant.
Similarly,
some
structural
genes
are:
mutation
E,
three
M,
ORF8,
six
N
gene.
At
same
time,
researcher
nonstructural
ORF1a
having
eight
ORF1b
four
each
ORF8
ORF3a.
carries
mutation,
R346T,
along
S-protein.
BF.7's
'parent'
BA.5
linked
increasing
viral
capability
escape
neutralizing
antibodies
(nAbs)
induced
by
earlier
particular
residue
(R346)
BA.5.
Several
(R346T,
R346S,
R346S)
Arora
sublineage
R346,
R346T
R346S.
within
S-protein's
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD)
domain.
increased
frequency
infectivity
mutation.
Mutations
R346S
enhance
resistance
nAbs,
augment
infectivity,
both16.
developed
using
SARS-CoV-2
pseudovirus
particles
(pp)
used
understand
virus
host
cell
entry
its
neutralization,
adopted
from
Schmidt
et
al.'s
study17.
BA.4/5
pp
BA.4/5pp.
reduction
around
1.6
times16.
contains
Another
Qu
al.10
demonstrated
antibody-mediated
(D1199N,
F486S,
K444T,
R346T)
BQ.1.
indicated
RBD
region
responsible
evasion,
K444T)
associated
our
in-silico
analysis
shows
location
(Fig.
1A,
B).
Our
heat
map-related
representation
demonstrate
high
1C,
D).Figure
1:
heatmap-like
compare
(A)
ad
their
(B)
critical
region.
antibody.
(C)
indicates
analysis.
heatmap
T19I
K417N.
An
arrow
located
representation.
(D)
rest
mutations'
(N440K–D1199N)
figure
N440K
D1199N.
Figures
1C
1D
were
National
Genomics
Data
Center
(NGDC)'s
RCoV19
Database
China.The
basic
reproductive
R0
plays
role
understanding
contagiousness
pathogen
time.
often
calculated
assess
public
health
epidemiology-related
issues18.
average
5.08,
while
assumed
10–18.6.
It
transmission,
etc.
play
BF.7.
There
urgent
need
impact
unfold
mutation's
properties
subvariants.
biological
related
should
understood
more.
question
needs
solved:
Is
nAbs
single
(R346T)
synergistic
effect
mutations?
We
urge
immediately
molecular
mechanism
translated
enhanced
lineages
consequent
gain
invade
existing
immunity,
so
effectively
control
formulating
adequate
tailored
mitigation
strategies
avoid
further
counter
any
level
pandemic.
Considering
deadly
waves,
resulted
huge
adverse
socioeconomic
impacts,
we
fully
prepared
act
proactively
dangerous
wave.
enhancing
surveillance
monitoring
timely
knowledge
status
adopting
strict
vigilance
implementing
appropriate
behavior
safety
measures
strictly,
including
wearing
face
mask,
regular
hand
washing,
promoting
campaigns,
administering
boosters,
developing
effective
vaccines,
updating
match
newly
circulating
subvariants,
strengthening
one's
approach
holistic
way.
Ethical
approval
article
does
require
human
animal
subjects
acquire
approval.
Sources
funding
received
no
specific
grant
agency
public,
commercial,
not-for-profit
sectors.
Author
contribution
C.C.
M.B.:
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supervised
study.
H.C.,
P.B.,
K.D.:
review
editing.
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supervision.
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Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 1215 - 1221
Published: Dec. 31, 2022
The
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
Omicron
versions
have
been
the
sole
one
circulating
for
quite
some
time.
Subvariants
BA.1,
BA.2,
BA.3,
BA.4,
and
BA.5
of
emerged
over
time
through
mutation,
with
BA.1
responsible
most
global
pandemic
between
December
2021
January
2022.
Other
subvariants
such
as
BQ.1,
BQ.1.1,
BA.4.6,
BF.7,
BA.2.75.2,
XBB.1
appeared
recently
could
cause
a
new
wave
increased
cases
amid
ongoing
COVID-19
pandemic.
There
is
evidence
that
certain
transmissibility,
extra
spike
mutations,
ability
to
overcome
protective
effects
neutralizing
antibodies
immunological
evasion.
In
recent
months,
BF.7
subvariant
has
in
news
due
its
spread
China
small
number
other
countries,
raising
concerns
about
possible
rebound
cases.
More
recently,
XBB.1.5
captured
international
attention
an
increase
United
States.
As
highly
transmissible
sublineage
BA.5,
well
having
shorter
incubation
potential
reinfect
or
infect
immune
population,
stronger
infection
ability.
It
appears
regional
landscape
affected
by
amount
timing
previous
waves,
vaccination
coverage,
which
turn
determines
whether
escape
sufficient
drive
waves.
Expanding
our
understanding
transmission
efficacy
vaccines,
immunotherapeutics,
antiviral
drugs
against
newly
emerging
lineages,
bolstering
genomic
facilities
tracking
their
maintaining
constant
vigilance,
shedding
more
light
on
evolution
mutational
events,
would
help
development
effective
mitigation
strategies.
Importantly,
reducing
occurrence
mutations
recombination
virus
can
be
aided
One
health
approach
emphasizing
significance
combating
zoonosis
reversal
linked
COVID-19.
This
article
provides
brief
overview
variant,
lineages
subvairants
special
focus
much
infectious
variations
may
once
again
threaten
sharp
globally
currently
pandemic,
along
presenting
salient
measures.
Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 96 - 99
Published: July 27, 2023
Since
its
emergence,
SARS-CoV-2
virus,
the
causative
agent
of
COVID-19,
has
undergone
over
three
years
evolutionary
changes.
Throughout
this
process,
multiple
variants,
such
as
Alpha,
Beta,
Gamma,
Delta,
and
Omicron,
have
emerged,
leading
to
widespread
outbreaks
pandemics.
A
comprehensive
analysis
evolution
past
reveals
progression
through
distinct
stages.
Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
31, P. 437 - 439
Published: Feb. 13, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
been
a
threat
to
human
health
and
the
global
economy
for
over
3
years.1Ibn-Mohammed
T.
Mustapha
K.B.
Godsell
J.
Adamu
Z.
Babatunde
K.A.
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D.D.
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A.
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causative
RNA
virus,
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
belongs
betacoronavirus
family
was
preceded
by
SARS-CoV
middle
east
(MERS).3Saha
Sharma
A.R.
Bhattacharya
M.
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S.S.
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viruses
are
capable
rapid
mutation,
producing
different
variants.
Natural
selection
is
key
driving
force
viral
evolution,
especially
viruses,
SARS-CoV-2
no
exception
this
rule.4Chakraborty
Saha
Agoramoorthy
D614G
mutation
eventuates
in
all
VOI
VOC
SARS-CoV-2:
part
positive
pioneered
Darwin?.Mol.
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host
cell
through
an
interaction
between
surface
spike
protein
(S
protein)
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
(ACE2)
receptor.5Chakraborty
R.P.
Ghosh
S.
Biswas
Samanta
other
coronaviruses:
mapping
protease
recognition
sites,
antigenic
variation
their
grouping
molecular
phylogenetics.Infect.
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B.
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interaction,
physicochemical
parameters
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pattern
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hACE2:
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dynamics
approach.Eur.
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large
trimeric
comprising
three
non-covalently
joined
subunits.
Any
interest
given
direct
involvement
infectivity
pathogenicity.
For
past
two
decades,
mutations
have
studied
extensively
MERS
potential
therapeutic
development.7Chakraborty
drug
targets
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pharmacological
insight
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Sano
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Tan
T.S.
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Kishigami
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Iwatani
et
al.SARS-CoV-2
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Among
these
D614G,
non-synonymous
at
614
position
protein.
high
prevalence
suggests
that
confers
selective
advantage.
Indeed,
induces
conformational
change
protein,
which
becomes
more
open,
increasing
binding
affinity
ACE2.8Ozono
This,
turn,
SARS-CoV-2.9Volz
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Hill
V.
McCrone
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Price
Jorgensen
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O'Toole
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(610)
correlation
also
often
associated
high-frequency
mutations.
Over
time,
become
clear
thus
widespread
(Figure
1).4Chakraborty
Scholar,9Volz
Moreover,
higher
comparatively
lower
mortality,
drive
persistent
presence
population.9Volz
Scholar,10Daniloski
Jordan
T.X.
Ilmain
J.K.
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Bhabha
tenOever
B.R.
Sanjana
N.E.
infection
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types.Elife.
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increase
fitness.
Yang
al.
demonstrated
helps
gain
fitness
folding
stability.11Yang
T.J.
Yu
P.Y.
Chang
Y.C.
Hsu
S.T.D.
enhances
desensitizing
temperature-dependent
denaturation.J.
Biol.
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(30)
Majumdar
Niyogi
confirmed
fitness,
concluding
essential
fitness.12Majumdar
P.
mutations:
biological
trackway
towards
fitness.Epidemiol.
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149:
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contributes
increased
transmission
capacity
SARS-CoV-2.
Leung
identified
wild-type
D614
clusters
mutant-type
G614
among
sequences
from
ten
countries.13Leung
Pei
G.M.
Lam
T.T.
Wu
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advantage
mutant
strain
SARS-CoV-2,
December
2019
June
2020.Euro
Surveill.
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They
estimated
31%
transmissible
than
D614.
Our
previous
supports
finding,
as
we
found
variants
circulating
worldwide.4Chakraborty
Omicron
(B.1.1.529)
variant
subvariants
dominant
worldwide,
including
lineages
B.1.1.529,
BA.2,
BA.2.75,
BA.2.75.2,
BA.2.12.1,
BA.3,
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