Health
Covid: Mutation of Kent strain found in Bristol is labelled ‘variant of concern’ – The Independent
Mutation known as E484K has been observed in 21 sequences of the Kent variant, analysis shows
A mutated version of the coronavirus variant first detected in Kent has been classified as a cause for concern by scientific advisers to the government.
Analysis from Public Health England (PHE) has shown that the mutation known as E484K has been observed in 21 sequences of Kent variant B117.
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 recognisable to the bodys immune system and more resistant…
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