Changes in the hemagglutinin of H5N1 viruses during human infection - Influence on receptor binding

As avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses continue to circulate in Asia and Africa, global concerns of an imminent pandemic persist. Recent experimental studies suggest that efficient transmission between humans of current H5N1 viruses only requires a few genetic changes. An essential step is alteration of...

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Main Authors: Crusat, M, Liu, J, Palma, A, Childs, R, Liu, Y, Wharton, SA, Lin, Y, Coombs, P, Martin, SR, Matrosovich, M, Chen, Z, Stevens, D, Hien, V, Thanh, T, Nhu, L, Nguyet, L, Ha, D, van Doorn, H, Hien, T, Conradt, H, Kiso, M, Gamblin, S, Chai, W, Skehel, J, Hay, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013