A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A single mutation in the bovine H5N1 virus can switch its receptor binding from animal-type to human-type receptors, increasing the risk of transmission and potential pandemic. The study highlights the need for continuous surveillance of emerging mutations.
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- Single mutation in bovine H5N1 switches viral binding specificity to human receptors American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Dec 5, 2024 · first to report
- Scripps Research scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 “bird flu” virus infection and potential transmission in humans Scripps Research Institute · Dec 5, 2024
- Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · Dec 6, 2024