# Recurrent SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations confer growth advantages to select JN.1 sublineages

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Virus Infections Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 49 |
| Journal | Emerging Microbes & Infections |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1080/22221751.2024.2402880 |
| Corresponding authors | Aubree Gordon, Yicheng Guo, David D. Ho, Lihong Liu |
| Institution | Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, United States |

**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:** [10.1080/22221751.2024.2402880](https://doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2024.2402880)

## Topics

SARS-CoV-2 · Omicron JN.1 · Spike protein mutations · R346T mutation · F456L mutation · T572I mutation · KP.2 sublineage · KP.3 sublineage · Immune evasion · ACE2 binding affinity · Antibody evasion · RBD class-1 monoclonal antibodies · Breakthrough infection · Infectivity · V1104L mutation · Q493E mutation · SD1-directed mAbs · Omicron BA.2 · viral fitness · Booster vaccination

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