Species and age related differences in the type and distribution of influenza virus receptors in different tissues of chickens, ducks and turkeys

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We undertook one of the most detailed studies on the distribution of α2,3 sialic acid (SA)-galactose (gal) (avian type) and α2,6SA-gal (human type) receptors on different tissues of chickens, ducks and turkeys of varying age groups. On the tracheal epithelium, al...

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Main Authors: Pillai Smitha PS, Lee Chang W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/5