Sialic acid receptor detection in the human respiratory tract: evidence for widespread distribution of potential binding sites for human and avian influenza viruses
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Influenza virus binds to cell receptors via sialic acid (SA) linked glycoproteins. They recognize SA on host cells through their haemagglutinins (H). The distribution of SA on cell surfaces is one determinant of host tropism and unde...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-10-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/73 |