TWiV 842: The clot thickens - a podcast by Vincent Racaniello

TWiV reviews the results of serum neutralization assays which show that a third vaccine dose restores neutralization of the Omicron variant, and interaction of platelet factor 4 with the adenovirus capsid, suggesting a mechanism for thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker

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Links for this episode

• Third vaccine dose improves Omicron neutralization (medRxiv)
• ChAdOX1 interacts with PF4 (Sci Adv)
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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