Comparative distribution of human and avian type sialic acid influenza receptors in the pig
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A major determinant of influenza infection is the presence of virus receptors on susceptible host cells to which the viral haemagglutinin is able to bind. Avian viruses preferentially bind to sialic acid α2,3-galactose (SAα2,3-Gal) l...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-01-01
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Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/6/4 |