Alpha variant

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:DJ
gptkbp:associated_with increased transmissibility
increased mortality risk
long COVID symptoms
potential for reinfection
gptkbp:campaigns adjustments made to strategies
gptkbp:collaborations international research collaboration
gptkbp:community significant community spread observed
gptkbp:community_impact affected global pandemic response
social and economic impacts observed
gptkbp:data_usage higher than original strain
gptkbp:descendant B.1.1.7 lineage
gptkbp:designated_as Variant of Concern
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:exported_to multiple countries
gptkbp:first_described_by December 2020
gptkbp:genetic_diversity gptkb:N501_Y
P681 H
affects binding to AC E2 receptor
del69-70
gptkbp:healthcare increased testing and contact tracing
need for public education on variants
significant concern for outbreaks
strain on healthcare systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alpha variant
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:B.1.1.7
gptkbp:is_monitored_by continuously monitored by WHO
genomic surveillance essential
important for future variants
gptkbp:is_popular_in widespread in many countries
gptkbp:is_recognized_by September 2020
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to influenced vaccine development strategies
may require booster shots
reduced against symptomatic infection
reduced effectiveness
gptkbp:notable_work studies published in scientific journals
gptkbp:origin mutations in spike protein
evolving with new mutations
gptkbp:provides_information_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:scientific_classification Variant of Interest before Variant of Concern
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:SARS-Co_V-2_B.1.1.7
gptkbp:seating_capacity travel restrictions implemented
gptkbp:side_effect increased hospitalizations
gptkbp:symptoms similar to original COVID-19 symptoms
gptkbp:track tracked by public health agencies
gptkbp:variant characterized by specific mutations
compared to other variants
distinct genetic characteristics
utilized for tracking variants.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:virus
gptkb:COVID-19_Pandemic
gptkb:COVID-19
gptkb:COVID-19_pandemic
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4