Could A Deletion in Neuraminidase Stalk Strengthen Human Tropism of the Novel Avian Influenza Virus H7N9 in China, 2013?

Objective. A novel avian influenza A virus (AIV) H7N9 subtype which emerged in China in 2013 caused worldwide concern. Deletion of amino-acids 69 to 73 in the neuraminidase stalk was its most notable characteristic. This study is aimed to discuss the tropism and virulence effects of this deletion. M...

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Main Authors: Chen, Liang, Zhu, Feng, Xiong, Chenglong, Zhang, Zhijie, Jiang, Lufang, Chen, Yue, Zhao, Genming, Jiang, Qingwu
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4306908/