# Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 variant

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Virus Infections Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 59 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-45274-3 |
| Corresponding authors | Shiho Tanaka, Shinya Tanaka, Kei Sato, Takao Hashiguchi, Kazuo Takayama, Takasuke Fukuhara |
| Institution | Hokkaido University, Japan |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Virus Infections Studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-virus-infections-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-45274-3](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-45274-3)

## Topics

SARS-CoV-2 · Omicron XBB.1.5 · Omicron XBB.1 · S486P mutation · ORF8 nonsense mutation · phylogenetic analysis · Neutralization assay · Immune evasion · ACE2 · spike protein structure · Hamster model · Virulence · MHC suppression · Recombinant SARS-CoV-2 · Virulence

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