Might Omicron Spell The End Of The Pandemic ?

Might Omicron Spell The End Of The Pandemic ? Jan 10, 2022 19:22:21 GMT junior and gordo like this

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Post by philbadfactor on Jan 10, 2022 19:22:21 GMT

Omicron is different enough to almost be like a different virus.
It gets into our cells via a different mechanism.
And it affects cells in our noses more than our lungs.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/10/omicron-epidemic-research-variant#comments

We found that while previous variants enter human cells by fusing with the cell membrane, which may cause severe disease by allowing cell-to-cell transmission of the virus, Omicron is instead enveloped by the cell membrane inside a capsule which is then injected inside the cell. It has to escape from this capsule with the help of different proteins in the cell called cathepsins before it can divide and then infect other cells.

These findings have now been confirmed by researchers from Imperial College London, who also went on to show that Omicron may preferentially infect cells in the nose and is less likely to infect lung cells. Further research will help us understand if we should upgrade our measures to prevent respiratory transmission of the virus as a result.

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Might Omicron Spell The End Of The Pandemic ?

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