The susceptibility of the host to influenza virus is determined by the distribution of the sialic
acid (SA) receptors on host cell membrane. Avian influenza virus (AIV) preferentially binds to …

Background A major determinant of influenza infection is the presence of virus receptors on
susceptible host cells to which the viral haemagglutinin is able to bind. Avian viruses …

It is commonly accepted that avian influenza viruses (AIVs) bind to terminal α2, 3 sialic acid
(SA) residues whereas human influenza viruses bind to α2, 6 SA residues. By a series of …

Avian influenza (AI) viruses have been detected in more than 105 wild bird species from 12
different orders but species-related differences in susceptibility to AI viruses exist …

The receptor specificity of influenza viruses is one factor that allows avian influenza viruses
to cross the species barrier. The recent transmissions of avian H5N1 and H9N2 influenza …

Infection of host cells with the influenza virus is mediated by specific interactions between
the viral haemagglutinin (HA) and cell oligosaccharides containing sialic acid (SA) residues …

Infection of host cells with the influenza virus is mediated by specific interactions between
the viral hemagglutinin and its cell receptor, oligosaccharides containing sialic acid (SA) …

Reports of influenza A virus infections in dogs has received considerable attention from
veterinarians, virologists, and epidemiologists. Interaction between influenza viral …

Avian influenza virus has received increasing attention in recent years because of the
potential for recombination with the human virus. Distributions of sialic acid receptors on …

There is growing evidence that some terrestrial avian species may play a role in the genesis
of influenza viruses with pandemic potential. In the present investigation, we examined …