I know.... totally unbeknownst to you, scientists sequenced the viral DNA, used the DNA to figure out the structure of the spike protein, found/created a similarly formulated and similarly folded protein that stimulated the NATURAL human immune system to produce NATURAL antibodies to fight the actual REAL COVID spike protein. I know YOU won't bother to read any information that rattles your beliefs... but maybe others in this thread can satisfy their curiosity about the processes involved. Finding the Target (The Spike Protein) Identification: Scientists focused on the coronavirus's outer spike protein, which the virus uses to unlock and enter human cells. Mapping the Shape: Using advanced imaging tools like cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), researchers took atomic-level pictures of the spike protein to see exactly how it binds to human cells. Stabilizing the Protein Prefusion Lock: In its natural state, the spike protein changes shape and collapses easily, making it a poor trigger for the immune system. Genetic Tweaking: Researchers added specific chemical changes—such as double-proline substitutions—into the genetic code of the protein. This locked the spike protein into its ideal pre-infection shape (prefusion conformation), so the body would produce the exact right antibodies.
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