Alpha variant

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:radar_system
gptkbp:associated_with increased transmissibility
increased mortality risk
long COVID symptoms
potential for reinfection
gptkbp:collaboration international research collaboration
gptkbp:community_health increased testing and contact tracing
need for public education on variants
significant concern for outbreaks
gptkbp:community_impact affected global pandemic response
social and economic impacts observed
gptkbp:community_spread significant community spread observed
gptkbp:data_usage higher than original strain
gptkbp:descendant B.1.1.7 lineage
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:first_described_by December 2020
gptkbp:genetic_studies gptkb:N501_Y
P681 H
del69-70
affects binding to ACE2 receptor
gptkbp:healthcare_system_impact strain on healthcare systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alpha variant
gptkbp:impact_on_vaccination_campaigns adjustments made to strategies
gptkbp:is_monitored_by continuously monitored by WHO
important for future variants
gptkbp:is_recognized_as September 2020
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to influenced vaccine development strategies
reduced against symptomatic infection
reduced effectiveness
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:B.1.1.7
gptkbp:notable_work studies published in scientific journals
gptkbp:originated_in mutations in spike protein
evolving with new mutations
gptkbp:passenger_traffic travel restrictions implemented
gptkbp:prevalence widespread in many countries
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on updated to address variant spread
gptkbp:public_awareness increased media coverage
gptkbp:research_focus ongoing studies on transmissibility
gptkbp:responds_to coordinated global response required
gptkbp:response_to_vaccines may require booster shots
gptkbp:scientific_classification Variant of Interest before Variant of Concern
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:SARS-Co_V-2_B.1.1.7
gptkbp:side_effect increased hospitalizations
gptkbp:spread_to multiple countries
gptkbp:surveillance_importance genomic surveillance essential
gptkbp:symptoms similar to original COVID-19 symptoms
gptkbp:track tracked by public health agencies
gptkbp:variant characterized by specific mutations
distinct genetic characteristics
gptkbp:variant_comparison compared to other variants
gptkbp:variant_tracking_systems utilized for tracking variants.
gptkbp:who_designation Variant of Concern
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:COVID-19_Pandemic
gptkb:COVID-19
gptkb:COVID-19_pandemic
gptkb:Coronaviridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4