Scientists discover how omicron binds to human cells faster

Canadian scientists from the University of British Columbia said that the spiny proteins of the Omicron strain have more stable mutations than other strains, which causes the virus to enter cells faster.

Structural analysis showed that viral mutations promote the formation of additional bonds with the ACE2 receptor in human cells, allowing the virus to penetrate deeply into them.

The scientists also found that protein S in the omicron has an increased ability to evade antibodies. In their opinion, the new strain is also more resistant to antibodies and vaccines.