# Spike structures, receptor binding, and immune escape of recently circulating SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86, JN.1, EG.5, EG.5.1, and HV.1 sub-variants

*PRI Rank #20 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #20 |
| 18m citations | 42 |
| Journal | Structure |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.str.2024.06.012 |
| Corresponding authors | George F. Gao |
| Institution | Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/monoclonal-and-polyclonal-antibodies-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.str.2024.06.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.str.2024.06.012)

## Topics

SARS-CoV-2 · Omicron BA.2.86 · JN.1 · EG.5 · EG.5.1 · HV.1 · spike protein structure · receptor binding · immune evasion · Omicron sublineages · ACE2 receptor · neutralizing antibodies · antigen escape · structural biology · viral evolution

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