Re:Moderna mRNA sequence released to GitHub [pdf]
by The_rationalist on Monday March 29, 2021 @10:09PM
(#26630617)
If it's just the spike protein encapsulated in a lipid nanoparticule (for isolation and transportation?), that looks like something not creative and quite established for people in the field of genetic material transport.
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Re:Moderna mRNA sequence released to GitHub [pdf]
by ethbr0 on Tuesday March 30, 2021 @07:50AM
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My layperson's understanding is that the actual spike protein and/or mRNA are modified from the natural versions. Both for stabilization (if either falls apart quickly, they're of no use) and for response optimization.
So somewhat like how a fishing fly differs from the insect it represents.