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Through a series of rational modifications, we produced a variant, N49P9.6-FR-LS, that demonstrates enhanced potency, superior antiviral activity in combination with other bnAbs, low polyreactivity, and longer circulating half-life. Additional engineering for manufacturing produced a final variant, eN49P9, with properties conducive to cGMP production. 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