Identification of a dual-specific T cell epitope of the hemagglutinin antigen of an h5 avian influenza virus in chickens.

Avian influenza viruses (AIV) of the H5N1 subtype have caused morbidity and mortality in humans. Although some migratory birds constitute the natural reservoir for this virus, chickens may play a role in transmission of the virus to humans. Despite the importance of avian species in transmission of...

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Main Authors: Hamid R Haghighi, Leah R Read, S M Mansour Haeryfar, Shahriar Behboudi, Shayan Sharif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-11-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2770124?pdf=render