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  • Virology
  • Genomics
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 presents a significant challenge to outbreak control.
  • The underlying mechanisms of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection remain poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the genetic basis of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • To explore the impact of specific mutations on viral pathogenicity and transmission.

Main Methods:

  • Genotyping of 75,775 SARS-CoV-2 genome isolates.
  • Analysis of mutation distribution and global trends.
  • Application of artificial intelligence, sequence alignment, and network analysis.

Main Results:

  • A specific mutation, 11083G>T (L37F in NSP6), is associated with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • The 11083G>T mutation correlates with reduced viral hypotoxicity and a global decaying transmission ratio.
  • NSP6 L37F mutation may impair the virus's ability to evade innate cellular defenses through autophagy regulation.

Conclusions:

  • The SARS-CoV-2 11083G>T mutation is a potential marker for asymptomatic infection.
  • This mutation appears to attenuate viral virulence and transmission capacity.
  • Understanding this mutation's role in autophagy regulation offers insights into viral pathogenesis and host defense mechanisms.