Abstract
Background: The stem loop region of influenza hemagglutinin plays a critical role in viral entry. Results: Novel site-directed mutants of the H5 hemagglutinin stem loop region were generated and characterized. Conclusion: The sensitivity of the stem loop region to mutation underscores its importance to function and attractiveness as a site for therapeutic intervention. Significance: Antibodies and drug-like molecules targeting the stem loop region of hemagglutinin are promising antivirals.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 22237-22245 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 289 |
Issue number | 32 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 8 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology