Spike protein of Pirola (IMAGE)

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Spike protein of Pirola

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The spike protein of the heavily mutated Pirola variant harbors two mutations, S50L and K356T, which increase infectious entry into lung cells. Image: Markus Hoffmann

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Markus Hoffmann /DPZ

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