From delta to Omicron: S1-RBD/S2 mutation/deletion equilibrium in SARS-CoV-2 defined variants

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The Spike D614G mutation increases SARS-CoV-2 infection of multiple human cell types

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The role of microRNAs in modulating SARS-CoV-2 infection in human cells: a systematic review

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Making Sense of Mutation: What D614G Means for the COVID-19 Pandemic Remains Unclear

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D614G Mutation Alters SARS-CoV-2 Spike Conformation and Enhances Protease Cleavage at the S1/S2 Junction

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Why are RNA virus mutation rates so damn high?

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