Comparative analysis between a low pathogenic and a high pathogenic influenza H5 hemagglutinin in cell entry

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Avian influenza viruses continue to threaten globally with pandemic potential. The first step in a potential pandemic is the ability of the virus to enter human cells which is mediated by the viral surface glycoprotein hemagglutinin (HA). Viral entry of influenza...

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Main Authors: Caffrey Michael, Wang Jizhen, Guo Ying, Rumschlag-Booms Emily, Rong Lijun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/6/1/76