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Is T-cell receptor sequencing a reliable alternative to SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing? – News-Medical.Net

Researchers in the United States have now demonstrated that T-cell receptor (TCR) sequencing might provide a reliable alternative to assessing infection in convalescent…

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Infection from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces both humoral and T-cell responses in the human body. However, the nature of these responses varies between individuals, depending on the severity of infection and symptoms. Previously, scientists have used titers of neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) to assess the degree of protective immunity individuals attain after infection, which can be difficult to perform on a large scale. Additionally, the long-term effects of…

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