Health
‘Concerning’ mutation detected in samples of UK coronavirus variant – The Independent
Mutation known as E484K detected in 11 sequences of British variant, sparking fears virus is further evolving
Scientists are fearful that the coronavirus variant first found in Britain is further mutating to acquire the same concerning characteristics seen in the South African and Brazilian versions.
Analysis from Public Health England (PHE) has shown that the mutation known as E484K has been observed in 11 sequences of the British variant, named B.1.1.7.
This particular mutation changes the shape of the virus spike protein which is responsible for gaining entry to human cells in a way that makes it less…
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