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Fast detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants including Omicron using one-step RT-PCR and Sanger sequencing

Journal Contribution - Journal Article

SARS-CoV-2 has kept the world in suspense for almost 2 years now. The virus spread rapidly worldwide and several variants of concern have emerged: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and recently Omicron. A rapid method to detect key mutations is needed because these variants may jeopardize the effectiveness of immune protection following vaccination or past infection. This article describes an easy, cheap and fast method for the detection of mutations in the spike protein that are indicative for specific variants. This method can easily distinguish Omicron from other variants.
Journal: Journal of Virological Methods
ISSN: 0166-0934
Volume: 304
Publication year:2022
Accessibility:Open