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- What are the functions of the HA and NA proteins in the envelope of Influenza viruses?
- What are the functions of the HA and NA proteins in the envelope of Influenza viruses?
The hemagglutinin (HA) protein binds to the cell surface receptor (sialic acid) to initiate infection and is the target of neutralizing antibodies. The neuraminidase (NA) protein cleaves neuraminic acid (sialic acid) to release progeny virus from the infected cell.
- What is the genome type of Orthomyxoviruses and where does replication occur?
- What is the genome type of Orthomyxoviruses and where does replication occur?
Orthomyxoviruses have a single-stranded RNA genome, segmented into eight molecules, with negative sense polarity. Replication occurs in the nucleus of the infected cell.
- What is the function of the M2 protein in the Influenza virus?
- What is the function of the M2 protein in the Influenza virus?
The M2 protein is an integral membrane protein that is essential for virus uncoating.
- What is the role of the Matrix (M1) protein in the Influenza virus envelope?
- What is the role of the Matrix (M1) protein in the Influenza virus envelope?
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- What are the three large proteins in the Influenza virus and their functions?
- What are the three large proteins in the Influenza virus and their functions?
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