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Spike fusion intermediate
Coverage of Spike fusion intermediate in the Nexus archive.
- Steric hindrance of antibody binding in an Omicron spike fusion intermediate
The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant escapes neutralization by antibodies due to steric hindrance, but reducing antibody size can overcome this barrier. This allows for a broader range of accessible targets. The study was published in Nature on May 6, 2026.