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by zxv 2239 days ago
The antibody fits the spike protein like a lock and key. They key might fit other locks in humans with varying degrees of fit, on other cells in the body.

There are two such lock-and-keys on the antibody, the other key fits the immune system cells, that start a cascade that amplifies the immune response.

Even if it is a weak fit for an unintended target, the response can be an issue.