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Reverse genetics systems enable manipulation of the SARS-CoV-2 genome, creating modified viruses and replicons. These tools are crucial for studying the virus, developing antivirals, and creating vaccines.

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  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused significant global health and economic impact.
  • Reverse genetics systems are essential tools for manipulating viral genomes and studying viruses.

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  • To review the construction strategies, development, and applications of reverse genetics systems for SARS-CoV-2.
  • To highlight the utility of these systems in advancing research on SARS-CoV-2 and potentially other coronaviruses (CoVs).

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on SARS-CoV-2 reverse genetics systems.
  • Analysis of strategies for generating recombinant viruses and replicons.
  • Compilation of applications in virological research and therapeutic development.

Main Results:

  • Reverse genetics systems allow for artificial manipulation of the SARS-CoV-2 genome.
  • These systems facilitate the creation of infectious viruses and non-infectious replicons with specific modifications.
  • Established systems are vital for studying viral characteristics, testing antivirals, and developing vaccines.

Conclusions:

  • Reverse genetics systems are indispensable tools for SARS-CoV-2 research.
  • The methodologies developed for SARS-CoV-2 can potentially be adapted for other coronaviruses.
  • Continued development and application of these systems will accelerate scientific understanding and countermeasures against coronaviruses.