Eszter Kovács, etc.,al. H5N1 2.3.4.4b HA E190D and Q226H mutations, picked up as minority variants in a patient, result in an inability to bind sialic acid. Virology. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 13 hours ago from Virology A human infection with clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 influenza A virus in Canada revealed minority variants E190D and Q226H in the hemagglutinin (HA) receptor-binding site (RBS). Because mutations at positions 190 ... Zhiyuan Liu, etc.,al. Gga-miR-449c suppresses H9N2 influenza virus replication via targeting the viral genome and suppressor of cytokine signaling 3. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 13 hours ago from International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Avian influenza virus is a globally prevalent pathogen in poultry populations, causing severe economic losses to the poultry industry worldwide. In the present study, we demonstrate that miR-449c generates ... Chen X, Zheng X, Zhang L, Cai X, Hong X, Hou S, Ma. Long noncoding RNA#61 synergizes with viral PA-X to augment pyroptosis and attenuate the virulence of highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus in mice. J Virol 0:e02214-25. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 13 hours ago from J Virol 0:e02214-25 Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) play pivotal regulatory roles in various biological processes, notably in immune regulation and viral infection. We previously identified the broad anti-influenza activity ... Chen Bin, etc.,al. Analysis of Avian Influenza Virus Contamination in Poultry-Related Environments in Shaanxi Province from 2020 to 2024. Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2026, 47(03):515. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 14 hours ago from Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2026, 47(03):515 Objective: To analyze the avian influenza virus (AIV) contamination in poultry-related environments in Shaanxi Province and provide a reference for strengthening regional avian influenza prevention and ... Shen Y, Ma C, Zhang D, Shi W, Duan W, Li J, Zhang. Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in School Outbreaks During a A(H3N2) Subclade K (J.2.4.1)-Dominated Season in Beijing, China, 2025-26. Int J Infect Dis. 2026 May 9:108777. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 14 hours ago from Int J Infect Dis. 2026 May 9:108777 Background: Schools are high-risk settings for influenza transmission. During the 2025-26 Northern Hemisphere season, influenza A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) rapidly emerged and became predominant, but ... | |