Classification of five SARS-CoV-2 serotypes based on RBD antigenicities

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The continuous evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in a significant number of variants, particularly with the emergence of Omicron with many sub-variants. These variants have exhibited increased immune escape, leading to reduced efficacy of existing vaccines and therapeutic antibodies. Given the diminished cross-neutralization observed among these variants, it is plausible that SARS-CoV-2 has developed multiple serotypes. As the major antigenic site, the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of viral spike (S) protein was chosen for serotyping. We selected 23 representative variants, including pre-Omicron variants and Omicron sub-variants, and classified them into five serotypes based on systematic evaluation of the antigenicities of their RBDs. Each serotype includes several genetically distinct variants. Serotype-I encompasses all pre-Omicron variants (with two subtypes), while the remaining four serotypes are all comprised of Omicron sub-variants at different stages of evolution. We propose that these serotypes can serve as a foundation for rapid classification of newly emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, and guide the development of future broad-spectrum vaccines and neutralizing antibodies against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:68

Enthalten in:

Science bulletin - 68(2023), 23 vom: 15. Dez., Seite 3003-3012

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hu, Shixiong [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Chunli [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Xinkai [VerfasserIn]
Ma, Xuehui [VerfasserIn]
Shu, Chang [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Qian [VerfasserIn]
Zheng, Anqi [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Huiting [VerfasserIn]
Lu, Jian [VerfasserIn]
Du, Pei [VerfasserIn]
Gao, George Fu [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Qihui [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
MRNA vaccine
Receptor-binding domain (RBD)
SARS-CoV-2
Serotype classification
Spike (S)
Vaccines

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Date Completed 25.12.2023

Date Revised 25.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.scib.2023.09.048

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NLM364110325