Correlating novel variable and conserved motifs in the Hemagglutinin protein with significant biological functions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Variations in the influenza Hemagglutinin protein contributes to antigenic drift resulting in decreased efficiency of seasonal influenza vaccines and escape from host immune response. We performed an in silico study to determine char...

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Main Authors: Werner Mark, El-Hefnawi Mahmoud M, Gendoo Deena MA, Siam Rania
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/5/1/91