Cell surface sialylation affects binding of enterovirus 71 to rhabdomyosarcoma and neuroblastoma cells

Cell surface sialylation affects binding of enterovirus 71 to rhabdomyosarcoma and neuroblastoma cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is a major causative agent of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD), and infection of EV71 to central nerve system (CNS) may result in a high mortality in children less than 2 years old. Although there are two high...

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Main Authors: Su Pei-Yi, Liu Yueh-Tung, Chang Hsin-Yueh, Huang Sheng-Wen, Wang Ya-Fang, Yu Chun-Keung, Wang Jen-Ren, Chang Chuan-Fa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Enterovirus 71
Sialic acid
RD
SK-N-SH
Lectin affinity chromatography
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/162

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