In the research presented, the team developed a recombinant antiparallel helical nucleocapsid-like structure to explore the interactions within the influenza A virus’s ribonucleoprotein (RNP).

More information: Florian Chenavier et al, Influenza a virus antiparallel helical nucleocapsid-like pseudo-atomic structure, Nucleic Acids Research (2024). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae1211 Provided by CNRS ...

Aa Aa Aa Although most healthy adults who contract the flu experience relatively minor symptoms, influenza and other respiratory viruses are a serious health threat to the U.S. population at large.

“If we know the structure and interactions in the helical nucleocapsid ... the sequential steps of RNA replication of the influenza virus. “I believe that structural analysis including ...

The H5N1 avian influenza virus is mutating to evade immune defenses in mammals following prior infection or vaccination.

Influenza is one of the most unpredictable of diseases. Each year, the virus mutates slightly in a process called antigenic drift. The greater the mutation, the less likely that your immune system ...

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...

The double helical structure is made of two strands consisting of ... A protein found on the surface of influenza viruses that is needed for the virus to exit the host cell and infect more cells. The ...

This is the first report of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza viruses — better known as bird flu — in New Jersey. Does this mean people are at danger? Here's what you should know about the ...