The newly emerged omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 is spreading fast globally,replacing the previously dominant delta strain in many parts of the world[1].Compared to the early prototypic strains,the delta strain evades t...The newly emerged omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 is spreading fast globally,replacing the previously dominant delta strain in many parts of the world[1].Compared to the early prototypic strains,the delta strain evades the human immune system more easily,causing many breakthrough infections in vaccinated people[2].It is imperative to understand in a timely fashion whether the omicron strain escapes immune surveillances.The information will be critical for public health measures.展开更多
基金This study was supported by grants R01AI089728 and R01AI110700(to F.L.),R01AI139092(to F.L.and L.D.)and 5K08AI141761(to A.F.).
文摘The newly emerged omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 is spreading fast globally,replacing the previously dominant delta strain in many parts of the world[1].Compared to the early prototypic strains,the delta strain evades the human immune system more easily,causing many breakthrough infections in vaccinated people[2].It is imperative to understand in a timely fashion whether the omicron strain escapes immune surveillances.The information will be critical for public health measures.