Use of a novel cell-based fusion reporter assay to explore the host range of human respiratory syncytial virus F protein

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is an important respiratory pathogen primarily affecting infants, young children, transplant recipients and the elderly. The F protein is the only virion envelope protein necessary and sufficient for virus replication and...

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Main Authors: Sarisky Robert T, Gutshall Lester L, Day Nicole D, Liu Changbao, Branigan Patrick J, Del Vecchio Alfred M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-07-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/2/1/54