The Interplay between the Host Receptor and Influenza Virus Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase

The hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) glycoproteins of influenza A virus are responsible for the surface interactions of the virion with the host. Entry of the virus is mediated by functions of the HA: binding to cellular receptors and facilitating fusion of the virion membrane with the endo...

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Main Authors: Lauren Byrd-Leotis, Richard D. Cummings, David A. Steinhauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/7/1541