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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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- Third vaccine dose improves Omicron neutralization (medRxiv)
- ChAdOX1 interacts with PF4 (Sci Adv)
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